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Maintenance Technician

Plastipak, Alsip, IL, United States


As a Maintenance Technician, you perform, monitor & evaluate preventative maintenance plans, while continually work towards improving equipment & processes. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 39 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty!

Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!

You Will

Perform maintenance for extrusion blow molding machinery to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations

Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures

Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution

Repair & rebuild spare parts

Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures

Expand your expertise through formal training & on-the-job experiences, including new equipment installation & equipment modification projects

You Have

Ability to work 3rd shift, along with overtime and vacation coverage as needed. Training is on 1st shift.

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.

Experience with Graham Wheel, case packers, box machines is preferred.

Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solve

Ability to interpret technical & operational documents, including manuals, blueprints, schematics

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn

$68,640 - $72,800, based on experience

Night shift includes a shift differential of $1/hr.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature

Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases

Paid Company Holidays

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Caregiving via Care.com

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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