Location: Coal City,IL, USA
PLZ Corp is the North American leader in specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturing. The PLZ family of companies specializes in the development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of a comprehensive line of contract fill, branded and private-label products. We formulate, blend, fill and package more than 2,500 branded and private label products including cleaners and polishers, industrial solvents, lubricants and degreasers, adhesives, sanitary supply disinfectants, insecticides, air fresheners, and personal care products for home and industrial use. For more information, go to www.plzcareers.com or
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Troubleshoot, adjust and repair conveyor equipment, manufacturing equipment, and facilities equipment as required. Equipment examples: date coders, ball droppers, multi-head fillers, valve droppers, multi-head gassers, crimpers, labellers, cappers, tubers, spouter, conveyors (belt and chain), case sealers, forklift trucks and hydraulic pneumatic systems
* Repair, fabricate, and install mechanical parts when feasible
* Perform basic electrical troubleshooting adjustment and repair of equipment, controls, and other electrical peripherals
* Knowledge 3 Phase, motor controls, frequency drives, and PLC controls
* Able to operate machining equipment such as mill, lathe, drill press, small hand tools, etc
* Perform and/or assist in major overhaul of production and fill room equipment, conveyors (belt and chain drive), hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, etc
* Working knowledge of and ability to repair HVAC system
* Perform visual daily walk around inspection of plant equipment and facilities
* Perform preventative maintenance of equipment daily, weekly, or monthly basis or as required
* Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
* Must have mechanical aptitude
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Possess and demonstrate mechanical aptitude
* Sharp attention to detail in favour of identifying defects
* Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
* Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines
Education and/or Experience
* High school diploma preferred
PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:
* We promote from within/opportunity for advancement.
* Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
* Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
* Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
* 401k & company provided match.
* Paid Time Off
* Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)
Benefits start first of the month following 30 days.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.