Maintenance Tech 12-hour shift 7:00pm-7:00am
Tangent Technologies, LLC · Montgomery, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tangent Technologies, LLC (industrial) in Montgomery, IL. Assist in developing and updating maintenance procedures.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Extrusion
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 93 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 51%
- ✓ PLC 46%
- Welding 31%
- Automation 21%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Tangent Technologies, LLC in Montgomery
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
Full description from Tangent Technologies, LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Roles And
Responsibilities
· Inspect machinery for wear and tear and replace parts as necessary.
· Lubricate and clean machine components to prevent breakdowns.
· Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plastic extrusion machines lines.
· Diagnoses and resolve mechanical and electrical issues with extrusion machinery.
· Utilize equipment technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools to solve equipment issues.
· Repair or replace faulty components, such as motors, sensors, and control systems.
· Assist Sr Technicians with equipment rebuilds.
· Calibrate extrusion equipment to ensure accurate and consistent operation.
· Adjust machine settings to maintain optimal performance and product quality.
· Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and machine performance.
· Escalate urgent equipment repairs through the proper channels.
· Document any corrective work identified via work order in the CMMS system.
· Assist in developing and updating maintenance procedures.
· Maintain a clean and organized work area.
· Comply with company policies and procedures
· Provide guidance and training to Level I Maintenance Technicians
· Share knowledge and best practices to improve overall team performance
· Effectively communicate with peers, production associates, and supervision and management.
· Complete scheduled work orders and projects as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies
· Proficiency in troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with electrical systems and wiring (including 120/240)
· Troubleshoot and calibrate PLCs
· Must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and hazard awareness.
· Ability to work collaboratively with other technicians and production staff
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Solid understanding of computerized programs (Internet, MS Suite, CMMS etc.)
· Must have a solid work history showing the ability to maintain a good attendance record
· Must own and be adept at using a set of standard tools (Screwdriver, wrenches, socket set etc.) and precision measuring devices.
· Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow procedures accurately
· Plastic extrusion knowledge and experience is a plus
Education and Experience for Level II Technician
· Must be legally authorized to work in US
· High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Work Environment
· Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
· Intermittent periods of working on a computer, crouching, kneeling, working in confined areas and in varied temperatures and outdoors as necessary to safely service equipment.
· Ability to lift 25 - 50lbs
· Required to tolerate working environment with temperatures more than 100 -105 degrees Fahrenheit during late spring and summer months.
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Description
Maintenance Technician Level II is responsible for intermediate troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves performing routine maintenance checks and repairs addressing mechanical, electrical and controls issues and ensuring the reliability of the plastic extrusion equipment.
