Production Maintenance Technician

Paycom; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cat-i Glass is seeking a Maintenance Technician in South Elgin, IL to perform routine and preventive maintenance on manufacturing machinery. The role requires independent work, organizational skills, and clear communication with supervisors.

The position involves troubleshooting, repairing motors and electrical components, reading blueprints, welding/fabrication, and maintaining safety and inventory. Weekend on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Welding or fabrication skills.
• Willingness to be on-call on weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
• Repair and replace motors, contactors, and machine components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding repairs.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders and report to supervisors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Welding/fabrication

CMMS

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Power tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: South Elgin, IL 60177, Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of manufacturing machinery. This position must be able to work independently while at the same time possessing the ability to use common sense to accomplish the tasks required efficiently and effectively.

Cat-i Glass participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
• Repair and replace motors, contactors, and machine components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding repairs.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Coordinate repairs and minimize equipment downtime
• Must be able to complete work order forms, take direction, be organized, and effectively communicate with supervisors and management.
• Perform all aspects of property maintenance, including preventative, corrective, deferred and emergency maintenance.
• Maintain all maintenance areas and storage rooms in an orderly fashion and in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory control of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs
• Serve as on-call maintenance on weekends and holiday emergency service.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and follow through as directed
• Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must be able to report to work as scheduled and on time.
• General computer skills

Skills and/or Competencies

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Ability to perform welding or fabrication tasks
• Ability to write basic communication to understand on-the-job work standards.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and/or small group.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, update, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Accurately document maintenance activities, parts used, and downtime causes.
• Follow digital preventive maintenance schedules and ensure work orders are completed properly.

Education/Experience

Minimum of 5 years of previous experience in manufacturing

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform job duties in the plant environment exposed to hot temperatures, noise, dirt, dust, odors, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear repetitively.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or occasionally crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.