Senior Hydraulics & PLC Maintenance Lead

Torrey Holistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental and vision

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Maintenance Technologist in Chicago to oversee hydraulic molding presses and PLC-based automation. You’ll diagnose complex issues, mentor junior technicians, and lead heavy rigging and rebuilds with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

You’ll work onsite day shift, with a focus on preventive/predictive maintenance using CMMS and strict adherence to LOTO, NFPA 70E, OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Industrial plant maintenance experience with hydraulic systems and PLCs.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and electrical diagrams.
• LOTO training and safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair hydraulic molding presses and related components.
• Diagnose automated machinery using PLC I/O, sensors, and Relays up to 480V.
• Lead major rebuilds and heavy rigging for realignment and overhaul.
• Document preventive maintenance and mentor junior technicians.
• Adhere to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical acumen

Electrical & PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

LOTO safety

Mentoring

MS Word/Excel

Education

Technical trade school degree

Vocational certification

Electrical/mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Digital multimeters

Insulation testers

Hydraulic pressure gauges

Micrometers

Welding equipment

Heavy rigging tools

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Maintenance Technologist in Chicago to oversee hydraulic molding presses and PLC-based automation. You’ll diagnose complex issues, mentor junior technicians, and lead heavy rigging and rebuilds with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

You’ll work onsite day shift, with a focus on preventive/predictive maintenance using CMMS and strict adherence to LOTO, NFPA 70E, OSHA standards.