Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance TechnicianThis role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing high-speed production machinery used to manufacture bottles filled with sterile saline solutions. You will work primarily on third shift, ensuring reliable equipment performance, supporting production line startups, and completing thorough documentation throughout the manufacturing process.Responsibilities:Repair, diagnose, and troubleshoot production machinery to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.Work on blow, filling, sealing, and labeling machines used to produce bottles filled with sterile and saline solutions.Maintain and service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.Set up production equipment and perform line changeovers in accordance with established procedures and protocols.Handle production line startup, monitor equipment performance, and perform necessary adjustments and repairs during operation.Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent unplanned failures and extend equipment life.Follow detailed documentation requirements throughout the production process, including maintenance records, setup logs, and process protocols.Support process improvements by identifying recurring issues and recommending corrective actions.Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment and process issues in a timely manner.Utilize troubleshooting skills on PLC-controlled equipment; experience with PLCs is helpful for this role.Apply proper repair techniques and maintenance practices to blow molding and blow fill equipment, including mold tooling.Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation when performing maintenance and setup tasks.Essential Skills:4+ years of maintenance experience in plastics, molding, medical/pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environments, OR 5+ years of process technician experience in the plastics industry.Hands-on experience with machinery setup in a production environment.Strong work history in industrial maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Proven ability to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain production machinery and equipment.Experience with maintenance documentation and adherence to protocols within a regulated or process-driven environment.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.Demonstrated troubleshooting skills on high-speed manufacturing equipment.Comfort working on blow, fill, seal, and labeling equipment or similar packaging machinery.Additional Skills & Qualifications:3+ years of blow fill seal machinery experience is highly preferred.Experience independently setting up and running blow fill seal lines and related equipment systems.Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and control systems.Experience with blow molding processes, maintenance repair, and mold tooling.Experience as a process technician in plastics manufacturing.Knowledge of repair techniques specific to industrial and packaging equipment.Why Work Here?The organization develops, manufactures, and markets medical products that support safer and more effective patient care under a portfolio of established brands. With multiple FDA-qualified manufacturing and R&D facilities and a global workforce of approximately 2,000 employees, the company combines the stability of a mature operation with the agility of a smaller environment. Team members benefit from strong growth opportunities, hands-on training, and a culture that supports internal promotion. Once hired as a regular full-time employee, you can access an extremely competitive benefits package, including health insurance options that cover a portion of the premium cost for employees and their families, paid time off starting at 15 days, 11 paid holidays, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for overtime and shift differential pay.Work Environment:This role is based in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility that produces medical products. You will work 50–60 hours per week. The environment includes high-speed production lines, blow fill seal machinery, and other automated equipment, supported by industrial mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Work is performed in a controlled setting consistent with FDA-qualified manufacturing operations, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to detailed procedures and documentation.Job Type & Location:This is a Permanent position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/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 Vernon Hills, IL.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.