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Maintenance Tech

ID Logistics US, Country Club Hills, IL, United States


Job Description
The Maintenance Technician position requires a skilled maintenance technician to inspect, troubleshoot and repair a variety of packaging equipment. The Technician must be proficient in PLCs, HMIs, and motor drives. An in‑depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems for troubleshooting and repairs is required. The technician will follow corporate and site‑specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed. In addition, the candidate will observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Regular inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs of electrical and mechanical production equipment throughout the facility.

Detecting malfunctions and defects in electrical and mechanical systems on all automation equipment.

Ensuring compliance with all corporate policies and OSHA rules while conducting work functions.

Efficiently managing time and completing all tasks assigned by the supervisory authority.

Reporting damage, defects and other issues pertaining to electrical and mechanical units to the supervising manager.

Ability to work independently and as a group.

Ability to use the Upkeep CMMS system for tracking PMs, work orders, repairs, and parts inventory.

Follow corporate and site‑specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.

Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

3+ years in industrial maintenance, manufacturing/production, in the food and beverage industry.

Must have experience in a multiphase fast‑paced production operation.

Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical equipment.

Experience with multi‑phase electricity from 24VDC up to 480VAC 3‑phase.

Experience with as many of the following types of equipment as possible: case sealers, erectors (tape or glue), powered conveyors, tray wrappers, flow wraps, conventional heat tunnels, steam tunnels, vertical sleeve machines, clam‑shell rotary tables, printers, horizontal and vertical balers, weigh scales, single pallet wrappers, fully automated pallet wrappers.

Knowledge of HMIs, AC, DC motor drives, and PLCs to do basic troubleshooting or coordinate with an external programmer when necessary.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.

Ability to use various power, hand tools, and testing equipment efficiently and safely.

Ability to operate a forklift.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, extend, reach, and twist for long periods of time.

Ability to read and understand schematics and/or equipment drawings.

Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Hourly Rate
$34.50 + $1 shift premium

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