Maintenance Technician

St. Charles
95 N 17th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174, USA

St. Charles
95 N 17th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174, USA

Pretium Packaging is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions. We're committed to delivering high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and a positive work environment.

We are seeking multiple skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our team.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency. This is a crucial role in our organization, as you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and carrying out repairs to keep our production processes running smoothly.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations and remain in compliance with GMPs and other safety items.
• Attend daily maintenance meeting to determine work schedule.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on machines and equipment inclusive of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and propane gas systems.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems with equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Perform building maintenance duties including plumbing and carpentry tasks.
• Perform other building and grounds maintenance tasks (i.e. recycling, cleaning, insect/rodent control, etc.)
• Maintain water treatment systems, vacuum systems, water pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, and air compressors.
• Perform and document equipment repairs, cleaning, preventive maintenance, calibrations, etc.
• Assist with mold changes when necessary (remove, replace with new mold, hook-up, set downstream).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a maintenance technician, preferably within the plastics industry
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in conducting diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Experience with plastics blow molding operations (injection blow molding, extrusion blow molding, etc.) is a plus
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• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of professionals.

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