Industrial Maintenance Technician

PDS Tech•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians to support a high-volume nutrition manufacturing facility in Aurora, Illinois. This is a hands-on maintenance role focused on high-speed filling, packaging, and processing equipment. The ideal technician has strong experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems and is comfortable working with industrial equipment ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC. This role offers an opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment while building technical skills and career.

Requirements

5+ years of maintenance experience supporting filling and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting experience involving industrial equipment operating from 24VDC through 480VAC
Proficiency in 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
Electrical & Controls: 24VDC–480VAC industrial electrical troubleshooting, Three-phase power and motor controls, AC/DC motors and VFDs, Electrical diagnostics and repair, PLC I/O and sensor troubleshooting, Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, Use of electrical test equipment, including multimeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and meggers
Mechanical & Pneumatic: Industrial mechanical troubleshooting and repair, Pneumatic system troubleshooting, Conveyor and packaging equipment maintenance, Equipment alignment and component replacement
Root Cause Analysis and corrective action
Safety: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety and PPE requirements, Electrical safety practices, Safe troubleshooting of industrial electrical equipment

Nice To Haves

Food & beverage or nutritional products manufacturing
Dry powder filling
High-speed packaging equipment
PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics
Servo motors and motion control
SAP or other CMMS platforms
GMP/HACCP environments
Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic technical training
Welding or fabrication experience
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT/Forklift) experience
Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on filling, packaging, and production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues
Respond to equipment failures and production downtime
Diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability
Perform scheduled PMs and complete maintenance work orders in the CMMS
Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, controls, and other electrical components
Support equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and safety initiatives
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to maximize equipment uptime
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
Provide technical guidance and support to operators and less experienced maintenance team members
Follow all GMP, food safety, quality, and plant safety requirements