Industrial Maintenance Technician – Mt. Vernon, IL, 3rd Shift, 11pm-7am
Manner Polymers · McKinney, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Manner Polymers (industrial) in McKinney, TX. Promote a safe work environment through consistent housekeeping and adherence to safety protocols.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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How this role compares
Against 119 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 61%
- ✓ PLC 37%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 26%
- EHS / safety 23%
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Position summary
Perform routine activities throughout the facility to maintain production equipment and prevent downtime. Activities include preventive maintenance, daily equipment repairs, following up on work orders, and troubleshooting to identify equipment issues. This position reports to the Plant Engineer.
Responsibilities
- ◆Apply technical knowledge to identify and contribute effective solutions to maintenance challenges.
- ◆Perform repairs and maintenance on industrial equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- ◆Replace and install mechanical components such as motors, cutting blades, air cylinders, heaters, and blowers.
- ◆Conduct routine maintenance tasks including oil changes, and replacement of filters, fan belts, and related components.
- ◆Troubleshoot and resolve control panels, thermal systems, and electrical components issues.
- ◆Maintain facility infrastructure, including lighting, gates, sprinkler systems, and general building upkeep.
- ◆Accurately document all maintenance activities and repairs using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- ◆Promote a safe work environment through consistent housekeeping and adherence to safety protocols.
- ◆Collaborate with and provide support to other departments as operational needs arise.
- ◆Perform additional duties and
responsibilities
as assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- ✓5 years of minimum industrial manufacturing experience
- ✓Advanced trades experience. (I.E., Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.)
- ✓Excellent at troubleshooting
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment control systems
- ✓Must have pneumatic experience
- ✓Basic VFD knowledge
- ✓Basic PLC knowledge
- ✓Basic math/computer proficiency
- ✓Vacuum system knowledge
- ✓Ability to rebuild pumps, manifolds, and motors
- ✓HMI basics and comprehension
- ✓Basic welding skills. Tig is a plus
- ✓Liquid and powder transfer procedures
- ✓PVC Compounding systems knowledge
- ✓Extruder knowledge
- ✓Electrical distribution knowledge
- ✓Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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$35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expectations
- •Work Standard: Maintain excellent attendance and safety practices, while consistently meeting productivity goals and ensuring the quality of work meets or exceeds company standards.
- •Communication: Maintain open communication with supervisors and colleagues about receiving issues, delays, or any concerns.
- •Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the team to meet material handling goals and solve problems.
- •Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Physical demands
- •Able to withstand moderate physical activity (standing, walking, bending, stooping over, reaching, etc.).
- •Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- •Able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
- •Able to work overtime.