Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed packaging machinery, including printing presses, die-cutting, flexogluing, and packaging equipment. Your role will also involve electro/mechanical troubleshooting, utilizing blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting, and using hand and power tools like volt meters and electrical testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed packaging machinery.
• Utilize blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Use hand and power tools, including volt meters and electrical testing tools, for repairs.
• Perform general building maintenance as necessary
• Complete preventative maintenance including oiling, lubricating, and greasing components

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in preventative / reactive maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot to root cause.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repair, motors, pneumatics, blueprints, hydraulics, schematics, PLCs, electrical panels, VFDs, and printing presses.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade schooling is preferred.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with modern equipment and significant long-term growth plans. The organization offers competitive compensation, a full suite of benefits at a low employee cost, and vacation eligibility shortly after conversion. You will join early in the facility's lifecycle, creating strong opportunities for advancement and professional development as the operation expands. Employees enjoy company-sponsored events and lunches, and the facility is being enhanced with an internal caf featuring fresh snacks, beverages, and a coffee bar. Long-term stability is supported by retirement benefits with automatic enrollment and employer matching.

Work Environment

The role is based in a facility featuring state-of-the-art machinery and a clean, organized layout with ample open space. Available openings include first-shift schedules from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with substantial required overtime before and after the scheduled shift and frequent Saturday work, especially as production scales up. The maintenance team works hands-on with high-speed corrugating machinery, printing presses, die cutters, flexogluing equipment, and related systems, using hand and power tools, volt meters, and other diagnostic equipment. Personal protective equipment is provided, and team members must be comfortable wearing a hard hat and safety vest while on the production floor. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and continuous improvement as the operation grows over time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.