Maintenance Technician

Plastipak; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastics manufacturing industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their facility in Champaign. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma alongside several years of experience with industrial machines, with potential earnings of $25-$32 an hour plus benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience maintaining manufacturing machines.
• Experience with Nissei equipment preferred.
• Ability to read technical documents, lift 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Conduct machine changeovers and complete certifications.
• Maintain clean and organized working environments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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As a Plastipak Maintenance Technician, you have job stability. Plastipak is a strong & secure company in a high-demand industry. And, we’re growing in Champaign. At Plastipak, you’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, well-organized & climate-controlled facility.

Shift: Nights 6:45pm – 7:15 am

• Standard 3-2-2-3 schedule that equates to 15 working days a month
• Includes 2 long-weekends every month
  
  

Pay: Earn $25 - $32+ per hour

• $25 - $32 per hour, based on skills & experience
• Shift differential of $1.00 per hour more for night shift
  
  

Why Work Here?

• Stable Job with a Recession-Resilient Company
• Clean & Climate-Controlled Work Environment
• Solid TPM Program (Total Productive Maintenance)
  
  

What You Will Do

• Preventative maintenance
• Repair machine & manufacturing equipment
• Changeovers
• Complete trainings & earn certifications
  
  

What You Need

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 3 or more years of experience maintaining manufacturing machines & equipment (engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, etc.).
• Experience with Nissei equipment
• Solid hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical working knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting & problem-solving ability
• Ability to read & interpret technical & operational documents (manuals, blueprints, schematics)
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation
  
  

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
  
  

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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