Plastics Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Pretium Packaging; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus up to $3,000

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly and maximize production uptime. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs to support continuous operations in our Illinois facility.

You will work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read schematics and blueprints, and log service activity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years as a maintenance technician, preferably within plastics.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with reading manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery to identify and address issues.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Perform repairs on machinery and equipment across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with production to develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work, parts used, and costs.
• Recommend and implement improvements to equipment and processes for efficiency.
• Keep a clean, organized work area and proper tool storage.
• Perform mold changes and PM work on molds.
• Execute machining, milling, and metal fabrication as required.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly and maximize production uptime. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs to support continuous operations in our Illinois facility.

You will work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read schematics and blueprints, and log service activity.