Night Maintenance Technician – PLC & Equipment Specialist

Pregis; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Aurora, IL is seeking a Night Maintenance Technician to keep our state-of-the-art production lines running. The role offers overtime opportunities and a path to a meaningful career in a fast-growing packaging leader.

You will perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs, read schematics, and document work in CMMS, contributing to safe, efficient operations while upholding our commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• PLC certification preferred, not required.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with maintenance work order systems and technical drawings.
• Proficient with hand/power tools, meters, and material handling equipment.
• Welding and machining experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and AC/DC drive systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical documents.
• Complete preventive maintenance checks and document work in CMMS.
• Support line systems (lubrication, resin delivery, etc.) to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate equipment issues to maintenance and production teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow sanitation protocols.
• Track and report parts usage and inventory levels.
• Follow all safety and compliance standards (OSHA, MSS, SOPs).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Tools and meters

Education

High School or GED

Associate/Technical degree in Mechanics/Electrical/CS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pregis in Aurora, IL is seeking a Night Maintenance Technician to keep our state-of-the-art production lines running. The role offers overtime opportunities and a path to a meaningful career in a fast-growing packaging leader.

You will perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs, read schematics, and document work in CMMS, contributing to safe, efficient operations while upholding our commitment to quality and teamwork.