Chatsworth - Maintenance
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician supports plant teams by keeping equipment safe, reliable, and operating effectively. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and contributes to a safe and efficient workplace. The technician works collaboratively, follows safe work practices, and looks for opportunities to improve processes and equipment. The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and willingness to learn and grow. The position is at the Chatsworth Plant in Chatsworth, Illinois, and is listed on the first shift. The salary range is $26.00–$32.00 per hour. Work takes place in a production environment that is not temperature controlled, may occasionally involve varying outdoor weather conditions, and can be loud.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least one year of hands-on industrial or production maintenance experience.
- Electrical knowledge or the ability to learn the electrical knowledge required for the job under the NFPA 70E electrical standard.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to follow instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Valid state auto driver’s license.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for one-third of the workday and 75 pounds for less than one-third of the workday.
- Use hands and reach with hands and arms for over two-thirds of the workday.
- Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for over two-thirds of the workday.
- Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to differentiate colors.
- Ability to work in a production environment that is not temperature controlled, occasionally outdoors in varying weather, and in a loud noise environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
- Experience in extrusion, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical maintenance, or industrial skills.
- Familiarity with cutting and welding, including MIG, TIG, wire, and plasma.
- Forklift experience and ability to achieve forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Help maintain a safe and efficient workplace.
- Look for opportunities to improve processes and equipment.
- Work collaboratively and follow safe work practices.
- Maintain good housekeeping and a clean, organized, safe work area.
- Build and maintain open, honest working relationships; set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Work safely in all tasks using required tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate commitment to high personal and professional ethical standards and live out Prinsco values and mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
