Machine Maintenance Technician

Skilled Maintenance Technician

We are currently seeking a full-time, highly skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Elgin, IL facility. ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. We have an impeccable safety culture with programs designed to foster a zero-harm workplace environment.

Shift: 1st Shift Hourly Pay Range: $35 - $42/hr (pending experience)

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• PM equipment as required and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• Communicate effectively with the Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager regarding any issues.
• Quickly respond to operational or technical issues to ensure maximum productivity.
• Troubleshoot, and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Optimize machine output and increase quality of preventative maintenance.
• Tear down equipment and rebuild, replace, or repair defective components: motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings, and electrical systems.
• PM on production equipment and facility. IE: pumps, chillers, carpentry, painting, drywall, compressors, and main power systems.
• Fabricate/design machine parts as required.
• Perform PLC and other low voltage control changes and make diagnostic checks on production machines.
• Install and repair high voltage and low voltage circuits for production lines and facility.
• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• Proficient with PLC's, Drives and Schematics.
• Proficient with test instruments.
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Skilled in usage of all common hand and power tools.
• Proficiency with IBM compatible computer.
• Proficiency in basic mechanical maintenance and repair procedures.
• Good communication skills in the English language (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
• Completion of 9th grade level mathematics; proficiency in basic mathematics calculations.

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities with access to training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

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