Maintenance Mechanic - B Shift

BWAY; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain plastic molding machinery and electro-mechanical equipment. The role requires reading blueprints and PLC troubleshooting, with a focus on safe operation and preventive maintenance.

The successful candidate will perform parts replacement, system diagnostics, and on-call duties, with a 12-hour rotating shift pattern (6 pm–6 am, etc.). Prior experience with hydraulics and pneumatics is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1-year related experience or equivalent training.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and ability to read/program code.
• Good working knowledge of electrical controls and mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Repair/replace faulty parts (bearings, wiring, valves, switches).
• Diagnose issues by listening to machinery and inspecting components.
• Dismantle devices to access defective parts; check dimensions.
• Inspect used parts for wear and dimensional changes.
• Install parts and adjust devices for proper operation.
• Place orders for parts and lubricants; test equipment after repair.
• Participate in on-call schedule and overtime as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Electrical controls

Mechanical assembly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Repairs and maintains plastic molding machinery and electro-mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, electrical devices and production machines and equipment. Uses hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and electrical testing equipment. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and PLC troubleshooting. B Shift: Sun, M, T: 6 pm 6 am; Wed 6 pm - 12am

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Replaces or repairs parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches and other electrical parts and equipment.
• Observes and listens to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines, lubricates, and cleans parts, start devices to test their performance.
• Participates in on-call program and may be required to work additional hours as required.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to ensure a safe environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training an experience.
• Full and complete understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Prefer Electrician's License, but not mandatory.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Machine set-up, troubleshoots equipment failures, and perform repair and prevent maintenance services ensuring that all safety procedures are being followed.
• Must have strong PLC troubleshooting capability and ability to read and program code.
• Must have good working knowledge of all aspects of electrical controls, mechanical assembly, plumbing, and heating, ventilating and air-conditioning related control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical control and mechanical assembly drawings, as well as service manuals for all equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair both Electrical and Mechanical problems associated with Production and Facility equipment in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work to repair equipment back to service during emergency breakdowns.

Competencies

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

Be able to work 12-hour shifts, 8a-8p or 8p-8am, rotating: 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. Ability to work overtime when needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. They employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is medium to loud. The pay range for this position is $30-$35 per hour. The pay rate offered depends on the candidates' experience, work location, skills, etc. Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

ABOUT US

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.