Maintenance Technician

Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: Alsip
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

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 & rebuilds 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 In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

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