Plant Maintenance Mechanic II
Wieland North America · Granite City, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
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A technician-level reliability role at Wieland North America (metals) in Granite City, IL. Be able to provide a small box of basic hand tools.
- Tools it names
- 5S, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 166 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 174 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $81k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- PLC 40%
- Welding 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Wieland North America in Granite City
1 other open role at this site.
- Plant Maintenance Mechanic III · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Wieland North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Plant Maintenance Mechanic II
Responsibilities
- ◆Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of recycling production systems.
- ◆Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns while following the Wieland Safety Golden Rules.
- ◆Ability to utilize the Equipment Asset Management (EAM) system to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
- ◆Complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. May rely on higher-level technicians in complex systems issues.
- ◆Perform scheduled inspection, basic and advanced preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment to ensure production teams are able to meet goals for up-time and budget targets.
- ◆Accurately completes maintenance records, logs, permits, and required documentation.
- ◆May begin to assist lower-level Preventive Maintenance Technicians.
- ◆Actively engages and participates in the department’s continuous improvement efforts. Demonstrates behaviors and attitudes that emphasize and focus on permanent resolutions to problems.
- ◆Have a general understanding of how to use basic tools
- ◆Assist in set up and installation of new equipment
- ◆Help maintain inventory of equipment and supplies. Work with the maintenance planner to maintain the proper Min/Max of supplies and consumables
- ◆Follows and adheres to all ISO, OSHA, and DEQ requirements.
Plant Maintenance Mechanic II
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED required.
- ✓Three (3) years’ experience in maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Corrective/breakdown experience preferred. Ability to diagnose problems and replace parts to repair.
- ✓Experience in maintaining Industrial Equipment
- ✓Valid Driver’s License with insurance and ability to maintain a valid driver’s license is required. Clean driving record with no citations for moving violations in the previous three years.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades. Be able to provide a small box of basic hand tools
- ✓Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problems with ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists.
- ✓Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
- ✓Able to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
- ✓Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to OSHA
- ✓Experience with process improvement, safety, quality, and 5S ideas.
- ✓Works in a team environment or independently, but must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and a self-starter.
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate effectively both orally and in writing to teammates and leader.
- ✓Sufficient education to read documents and/or written directives, make appropriate arithmetic equations, and complete written documentation.
- ✓Work within team environments to accomplish uptime goals and budget targets
- ✓A willingness to learn new tasks
- ✓Be self-motivated, responsible, and willing to work within the strict safety guidelines of the company's safety policy
- ✓Forklift certification is required
- ✓Have an attention to detail
- ✓Be able to lead small groups on projects
- ✓Take responsibility of self-performance. Have the ability to manage time and
responsibilities
independently.
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Overview
Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect .
Wieland is hiring a Plant Maintenance Mechanic II . The Plant Maintenance Mechanic II is part of a team that is responsible for maintaining and managing the processing equipment that is utilized in recycling ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The Plant Maintenance Mechanic II uses extensive knowledge in Preventive and Predictive Maintenance practices to drive continuous improvement in machine reliability. Applies diagnostic, troubleshooting skills, and experience to perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections on plant equipment. This role is located in Granite City, IL, and will be fully on-site.
Hourly Pay Range : $28 - $32/per hour
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Pay Schedule : Weekly
At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good-faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include, but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- •Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of physical exertion and exposure to inside and outside weather conditions.
- •Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of physical exertion that includes standing, k
