Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (Industrial Mechanic) role focused on preventative maintenance, repairs, and changeovers on manufacturing machinery in a clean, climate-controlled facility. Plastipak Packaging is a stable, recession-resilient packaging manufacturer growing in the Champaign area. Standout perks include $25–$32+/hr pay, a $1/hr night shift differential, and strong benefits including 401(k) match/profit sharing and tuition assistance.
- Recession-resilient, stable employer
- Clean, climate-controlled facility
- Solid TPM program
As a Plastipak Industrial Mechanic, you have job stability. Plastipak is a strong & secure company in a high-demand industry. And, we’re growing in Champaign. At Plastipak, you’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, well-organized & climate-controlled facility.
Pay: Earn $25 - $32+ per hour
- $25 - $32 per hour, based on skills & experience
- Shift differential of $1.00 per hour more for night shift
Why Work Here?
- Stable Job with a Recession-Resilient Company
- Clean & Climate-Controlled Work Environment
- Solid TPM Program (Total Productive Maintenance)
What You Will Do
- Preventative maintenance
- Repair machine & manufacturing equipment
- Changeovers
- Complete trainings & earn certifications
What You Need
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- 3 or more years of experience maintaining manufacturing machines & equipment (engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, etc.).
- Experience with Nissei equipment
- Solid hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical working knowledge
- Strong troubleshooting & problem-solving ability
- Ability to read & interpret technical & operational documents (manuals, blueprints, schematics)
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation
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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