Maintenance Tech

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Elk Grove Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable production by performing preventive maintenance on all equipment and diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues. You will replace worn parts, read drawings, and test repairs, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC troubleshooting, with on-call duties and potential overtime as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Initiates purchase orders for parts and machines, lubricates, and cleans parts, starts devices to test performance.
• Participates in on-call program and may be required to work additional hours as required.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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.

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.