Night-Shift Maintenance Technician | PLC & Mechanical Repair

Pregis; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Aurora, IL is hiring a Maintenance Technician for nights to keep our modern, state-of-the-art facility running. Join a diverse, collaborative team that values safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

You will perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on production and utility equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, read schematics, complete preventive checks, and support line systems to ensure smooth operations. Overtime is available, providing opportunities to grow with Pregis.

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 experience

PLC

Mechanical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Tool use

Welding

Machining

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Technical degree in mechanics/electrical/CS

Tools

CMMS

Meters

Material handling equipment

Hand/Power tools

Job description

Pregis in Aurora, IL is hiring a Maintenance Technician for nights to keep our modern, state-of-the-art facility running. Join a diverse, collaborative team that values safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

You will perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on production and utility equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, read schematics, complete preventive checks, and support line systems to ensure smooth operations. Overtime is available, providing opportunities to grow with Pregis.