Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician

ProAmpac; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac’s Elgin, IL facility is seeking an Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician. You’ll start on 1st shift, diagnose drive issues, complete PMs, and rebuild components to minimize downtime.

Expect PLC changes, chiller tasks, and safety walks, with a focus on zero-harm operations and precise documentation. You bring 10+ years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC and VFD experience, and proficiency with oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong command of PLCs, drives (VFDs), and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with test instruments (e.g., multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes).
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude; skilled with common hand and power tools.
• Clear, effective English communication skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance on production and facility systems; complete all PM documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate status, risks, and needs with the Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager to keep priorities aligned.
• Respond quickly to production or technical issues to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
• Optimize machine performance and continuously improve PM quality and effectiveness.
• Tear down and rebuild components including motors, gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and related electrical systems.
• Perform PMs on facility equipment: pumps, chillers, compressors, power distribution; complete light carpentry, painting, and drywall work as needed.
• Fabricate and/or design parts to support repairs and improvements.
• Make PLC and other low-voltage control changes; run diagnostics on production machinery.
• Install and repair both high- and low-voltage circuits for production lines and facility infrastructure.
• Champion a safe workplace by following all policies and procedures, and by reporting first-aid incidents, accidents, and hazards immediately.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Diagnostics tools

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Industrial Equipment Reliability TechnicianAt ProAmpac’s Elgin, IL facility, your day starts on 1st shift with a quick handoff from the team and a scan of the maintenance queue. A packaging line signals an unexpected fault—within minutes you’re diagnosing a drive issue, reviewing schematics, and getting production back on track. Before lunch, you complete a scheduled PM with precise documentation, then rebuild a gearbox and swap a bearing to prevent future downtime. The afternoon brings a PLC parameter change on a converting machine, a facility task on a chiller, and a final safety walk—because zero harm is the expectation, not the goal.Role SnapshotEmployment: Full-timeLocation: Elgin, ILShift: 1st ShiftCompensation: $35–$42 per hour, depending on experienceWhat You’ll TackleExecute preventive maintenance on production and facility systems; complete all PM documentation accurately and on time.Communicate status, risks, and needs with the Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager to keep priorities aligned.Respond quickly to production or technical issues to maximize uptime and throughput.Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.Optimize machine performance and continuously improve PM quality and effectiveness.Tear down and rebuild components including motors, gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and related electrical systems.Perform PMs on facility equipment: pumps, chillers, compressors, power distribution; complete light carpentry, painting, and drywall work as needed.Fabricate and/or design parts to support repairs and improvements.Make PLC and other low-voltage control changes; run diagnostics on production machinery.Install and repair both high- and low-voltage circuits for production lines and facility infrastructure.Champion a safe workplace by following all policies and procedures, and by reporting first-aid incidents, accidents, and hazards immediately.What You Bring10+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.Strong command of PLCs, drives (VFDs), and electrical schematics.Proficiency with test instruments (e.g., multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes).Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude; skilled with common hand and power tools.Proficiency in core mechanical maintenance and repair practices.Clear, effective English communication skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking.Why ProAmpacWe’re a global leader in flexible packaging, known for creative solutions, award‑winning innovation, and customer service that sets the bar. Our culture is anchored by five core values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact—and supported by robust safety programs designed for a zero‑harm environment.BenefitsCompetitive hourly pay with performance incentives and 401(k)/retirement plans with company matchCustomizable health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurancePaid time offEmployee discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and moreCareer development: training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursementAn inclusive, dynamic workplace where your voice matters and growth is supportedReady to keep high‑speed packaging equipment running at peak performance? Join ProAmpac in Elgin and make an immediate impact.