Maintenance Technician (PLC) - 2nd Shift

Title: Electro-Mechanical Technician

Location: Summit, IL

Overview: 

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Hire Type:  Direct hire

Job Summary: 

Job Duties:

• Diagnose, plan, and perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, & dismantle various types of complex manufacturing and support equipment, with special focus on troubleshooting control systems, servo drives, and motors on high-speed packaging lines.
• Diagnose, plan, and perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, & dismantle various types of complex manufacturing and support equipment, with special focus on troubleshooting control systems, servo drives, and motors on high-speed packaging lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other proactive activities to monitor and maintain equipment in optimal condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, mechanical drive systems. Allen Bradley PLC Systems, RSLinx, process control instrumentation, 3 phase (480V) circuits, motor starters and controls.
• Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management, and other stakeholders to plan and execute maintenance activities.
• Drive achievement of production goals and provide training and coaching to operators and other maintenance associates.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.
• Comply with all external regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, and EPA) and ACH policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement and drive improvement recommendations to completion.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in troubleshooting and repair of Pneumatic Control Systems, Allen Bradley PLC Systems, RSLinx, Process Control Instrumentation, 3 phase (480V) Circuits, Motor starters and controls and electronic circuit boards preferred
• 2 + years’ experience working with high paced automation and packaging equipment 
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) Allen Bradley software
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to be self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Ability to work overtime & flexible shifts.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information