Skilled Machine Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ProAmpac in Elgin, IL is hiring a full-time, highly skilled Maintenance Technician. Join a growing, award-winning company offering paid training and strong benefits.

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 in basic mechanical maintenance and repair procedures.
• Good communication skills in the English language (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Benefits

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

You should be proficient in:

• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Electrical Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors