Industrial Mechanic EG
James Hardie · Peru, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at James Hardie (industrial) in Peru, IL. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 115 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$110k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- PLC 43%
- Welding 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: James Hardie in Peru
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Full description from James HardieAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.
Summary
What You’ll Do
- •Execute predictive and preventative maintenance programs for critical machinery and equipment
- •Repair and maintain bucket elevators, conveyors, compressors, pumps, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems
- •Ensure efficient operation of machinery to maintain production quality and output
- •Diagnose mechanical issues using precision measuring and testing instruments
- •Perform equipment dismantling and parts replacement using hoists, cranes, and specialized tools
- •Manage inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies
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What You’ll Receive
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- •Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
- •401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
- •Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
- •Wellness Program
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Parental Leave
- •Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
- •And more Click here to learn more about our benefits
Apply now and come “home” to Hardie!