Maintenance Technician

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As a Plastipak Maintenance Technician, 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.

• Nights 6:45pm – 7:15am

• Standard 3-2-2-3 schedule that equates to 15 working days a month
• Includes 2 long‑weekends every month

• $25 - $32+ per hour
• Shift differential of $1.00 per hour more for night shift

• Stable Job with a Recession‑Resilient Company
• Clean & Climate‑Controlled Work Environment
• Solid TPM Program (Total Productive Maintenance)

• Preventative maintenance
• Repair machine & manufacturing equipment
• Changeovers
• Complete trainings & earn certifications

• 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

• 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
• 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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