Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pregis; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform critical duties such as troubleshooting and repairing machinery. This role includes responsibilities like maintaining a clean workspace, overseeing equipment, and ensuring timely repairs to support production goals.

Benefits

401K with company match

Enrollment in benefits within the first month of employment

12 paid holidays annually

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment.
• Dismantle, assemble, and install industrial machinery.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Knowledge

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Posted Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM | Expires Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:00PM - 6:00 AM (2-2-3 Schedule)

Location: Carol Stream, IL ***This position will be relocating to our new state of the art facility in Elgin, IL in 2025!

Company Highlights:

• 401K with company match
• Enrollment in benefits within first month of employment
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Professional growth opportunities

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, preventive, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. Engages in setting up and maintaining machinery and equipment. Engages in repairing and maintaining parts of equipment and machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Ensures timely repair of facility, equipment and machinery.
• Oversees building and manufacturing equipment.
• Engages in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
• Carries out inspections of facilities and equipment’s to identify issues.
• Tracks workstation and personnel supplied tools.
• Responds to emergency calls for maintenance.
• Performs troubleshooting to diagnose and solve repair issues.
• Communicates plans for upper-level improvements to maintenance personnel.
• Helps direct any additional repairmen and subcontractors as needed.
• Submits repair logs and reports on daily activities through E-Maintenance.
• Aids in the development of safety policies and procedures.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Researches parts needed, and generate parts request to ensure adequate inventory, while informing the team on inventory levels.
• Reaches out to external sources for quotes.

COMPETENCIES

• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.
• Good eye/hand coordination and good motor skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse arrangement and functionality.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems with an emphasis on pneumatic systems.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Humidity may exceed 80%.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 60 pounds).
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.

COMPENSATION

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $33/hr to $42/hr.