Weekend Maintenance Technician: Hands-On Equipment Repair

PLZ Corp; Coal City (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and short-term disability

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp in Coal City, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician for weekend shift (Friday through Sunday) to support plant operations by maintaining and repairing equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing conveyors and manufacturing equipment, performing basic electrical work, operating machining tools, and conducting preventive maintenance; strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust and repair conveyor and manufacturing equipment, plus facilities systems.
• Repair, fabricate and install mechanical parts where feasible.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repair of equipment and controls.
• Work with 3-phase motors, motor controls, frequency drives, and PLCs.
• Operate machining equipment such as mill, lathe, and drill press.
• Assist in major overhaul of production lines and conveyors.
• Maintain HVAC systems and perform daily walk-around inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Other duties as assigned; ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Machining equipment

HVAC knowledge

Electrical controls

Job description

PLZ Corp in Coal City, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician for weekend shift (Friday through Sunday) to support plant operations by maintaining and repairing equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing conveyors and manufacturing equipment, performing basic electrical work, operating machining tools, and conducting preventive maintenance; strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness are essential.