Industrial Maintenance

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer - West Chicago, IL - $116,160 to $130,680

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer - West Chicago, IL
$116,160 to $130,680

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager/ Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Company’s Performance System (known as SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.

 

What you will be doing:

 

Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive business safety process to prevent injuries.  Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.

Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the business Maintenance Excellence process.

Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained.

Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees.

Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes.

Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.

Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team – positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards.

Support pillar continuous improvement activities.

 

 

This position is located in  Chicago DuPage, IL.

 

 

 

We'd love to hear from you if:

 

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house.  Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents.

Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team.

Excellent organization, project management and communication skills

Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA’s, 5Why’s, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture.

Process-oriented.  Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions.

Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding

Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience

Minimum experience 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with CMMS preferred.

Experience in TPM or Reliability field preferred.

 

 

Compensation: 

 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $116,160 to $130,680, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

 

If applicable…An annual bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

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.