Electro Mechanic I – Night Shift (Industrial Maintenance)

Electro Mechanic I – Nights

📍 Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Onsite)
🕒 Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM | 12-hour continental shift

• 3 days one week / 4 days the next

• Off every other weekend

• Overtime may be required

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Level
🎓 Education: Not specified (relevant experience required)
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial

💰 Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $36.34 – $39.85/hour

• Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour

• Benefits: Full package (health, retirement, PTO, etc.)

🚀 Overview

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an Electro Mechanic I (Night Shift) to support plant operations through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment.

This role is critical in ensuring equipment reliability, production efficiency, and safety compliance in a fast-paced industrial environment.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems

• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement solutions

• Maintain motors, contactors, relays, pumps, compressors, and related systems

Electrical & Technical Work

• Read and interpret:

  • Electrical blueprints

  • Wiring diagrams

  • Schematics and technical specifications

• Use diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters) to verify functionality

• Troubleshoot industrial motor controls and PLC systems

Equipment & Facility Support

• Maintain:

  • Chillers

  • Process pumps

  • Ink and glue systems

• Operate shop equipment such as:

  • Band saws

  • Mills

  • Lathes

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

• Document repairs and parts usage in CMMS systems

• Support spare parts inventory management

• Participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety standards

✅ Required Qualifications

• Experience in:

  • Industrial manufacturing OR

  • Military equipment maintenance

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment

• Strong knowledge of:

  • PLC troubleshooting

  • Industrial motor controls

• Ability to work independently on night shifts and rotating schedules

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Industry experience with:

  • Blown film

  • Sheet extrusion

  • Flexographic printing

  • Lamination

  • Slitting equipment

• Forklift operation experience

💪 Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to:

  • Lift up to 50 lbs

  • Work on ladders and lifts

  • Bend, kneel, and twist as required

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment

• Ability to manage multiple tasks during off-shift hours

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on Electro Mechanic with strong industrial troubleshooting skills

• Comfortable working independently in a night shift environment

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, and motor controls

• Proactive mindset with focus on safety, uptime, and efficiency

• Experience in packaging or extrusion environments is a strong plus

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Life, disability, and additional insurance options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee wellbeing programs

📝 Interview Process

1. Initial recruiter screen (30 minutes)

2. Onsite interview with team

Electronic Technician/PLC Tech - Pleasant Prairie, WI - $66,000 - $73,000

Electronic Technician/PLC Tech 

City: Pleasant Prairie 

State: WI 

Postal Code: 53158 

Salary Range: $66,560.00 - $72,800.00 (Confidential) 

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 Must-Haves:

1. Manufacturing machine experience with PLC from a technical (not programming) perspective. 

2. Experience with 3-phase and AC/DC motor drives. 

3. Ability to read schematics.

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 Job Description:

 Overview:

As an Electronic Technician, you will provide comprehensive maintenance for electronic equipment, ensuring the reliable operation of machinery. Your responsibilities will include preventive maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, and production machinery. You'll also contribute to process improvement and problem-solving teams.

 General Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.

- Strong background in electronics.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, Excel, etc.

- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.

- Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.

- Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

- Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices.

- Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

- Must pass written and hands-on certification tests.

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 Primary Job Tasks:

- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical methodologies.

- Perform routine maintenance, including field fault analysis, instrumentation calibration, and component replacement.

- Repair electronic and digital equipment, including AC/DC motors and controls.

- Analyze and troubleshoot motor control circuits, motor power circuits (single and 3-phase), and utility/lighting circuits.

- Use PLC logic programming for troubleshooting production equipment.

- Replace faulty parts and adjust equipment to operational specifications.

- Recommend process or procedure changes based on equipment behavior.

- Test electrical systems and circuits using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.

- Install, repair, and maintain electrical components like wiring, switch boxes, and lighting fixtures.

- Maintain accurate maintenance data for historical records and future needs.

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 Quality and Safety:

- Stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment by maintaining a learning mindset.

- Complete the annual Maintenance Skills Assessment.

- Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions immediately.

- Follow all safety procedures to prevent injury and maintain safe conditions.

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 Physical/Environmental Demands:

- Ability to meet physical requirements in an industrial maintenance environment.

- Follow all environmental rules to minimize impact.

Programmable Logic Controller Technician - Sumter,SC - Full Time Perm - Base Salary - USD $58,500 to $62,400

Programmable Logic Controller Technician

Sumter,SC

Full Time Perm

Base Salary - USD $58,500 to $62,400

Responsibilities

• Provide support to set-up and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment.   Responsible for the maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems used on production equipment.

• Responsible for preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as required to ensure a smooth operation.

• Assists Engineering with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment.

• Maintains equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems.   Documents all process changes.

• (Sharps Department Only) Responsible for mixing silicone/solvent based formulation which is used for the lubrication of needles.   Uses viscometer to ensure solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters.

• Supports Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within defined parameters.

• Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements  (QSR) are maintained.

• Provides Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information.

• Provide leadership to other associates in troubleshooting production equipment.

• Coordinates and supports other maintenance duties as required.

Minimum Requirement:

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree in "Industrial Electronics" preferred

• Must have a minimum of 4 years of Industrial/Manufacturing experience or a combination of mechatronics degree and hands on experience.

• Must be able to work a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, 12-hour night shifts from 8pm - 8am

• Must be able to interpret and comprehend basic Programmable Logic Controllers ladder logic 

• Must be able to troubleshooting PLC's

• Completed coursework in following subjects required (relevant experience may be substituted for individual courses):  Industrial Electricity, AC/DC Circuits I & II, Control Circuits, Programmable Controllers, Programmable Controllers Applications, Industrial Instrumentation, & Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications.  

•  Possess proficient skills in electrical industrial systems

• Must be able to comprehend and adhere to specifications, procedures, requirements both written and verbal

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