Maintenance Technician (2nd/3rd Shift) - Mold & Machinery

Pretium Packaging; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to $3000

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep manufacturing equipment running smoothly, minimize downtime, and maximize production efficiency. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Evening and weekend shifts may be required; on-site role in Aurora, IL with competitive hourly pay and shift differential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a maintenance technician, preferably within the plastics industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Able to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with CMMS is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Experience with plastics blow molding operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery to identify and address potential issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Perform repairs on machinery including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with production to develop preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and parts used.
• Suggest improvements to equipment and processes to boost efficiency.
• Keep work area clean and organized, store tools properly.
• Perform mold changes and PM work on molds.
• Carry out machining, milling and metal fabrication.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

Reading schematics/blueprints

CMMS knowledge

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep manufacturing equipment running smoothly, minimize downtime, and maximize production efficiency. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Evening and weekend shifts may be required; on-site role in Aurora, IL with competitive hourly pay and shift differential.