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Maintenance Technician

Job in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, 61825, USA
Listing for: Silgan-Closures
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-26
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28 - 32 USD Hourly USD 28.00 32.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance Technician Silgan Closures | Champaign, ILSilgan Closures, a Fortune 500 global manufacturer and leader in sustainable packaging, is hiring a Maintenance Technician I / Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Champaign, Illinois, manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for an experienced industrial maintenance mechanic with hands-on expertise supporting high‑speed injection molding and compression molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting the production of closures used by major food and beverage brands. Join a stable, long-term employer that prioritizes safety, innovation, and employee growth.

What We Offer:

Hourly pay: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift differential: +$1.00 per hour for night shift

Shift: 12-hour night shift, 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM

Schedule:

2‑2‑3 rotation with every other weekend off (Friday–Sunday)
Sign-on bonus: $1,500

Weekly payPaid lunches and breaks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits

No additional premium cost for dependent coverage

Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

Vacation accruing on day one
401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoes

Monthly employee appreciation events with food trucks, giveaways and more

What You Will Do:

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic, you will:

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding and compression molding machinery

Maintain auxiliary equipment, production systems, and facility infrastructure

Minimize downtime by responding to equipment breakdowns in a high‑speed manufacturing environment

Repair and rebuild spare parts using hand tools, precision measuring devices, blueprints, and schematics

Work collaboratively with Team Leads, Quality Assurance Technicians, Process Technicians (PTMs), Molders, Lining Technicians, and Printer Technicians Enter, track, and close work orders using EAM / CMMS maintenance management software

Maintain equipment and work spaces in compliance with GMP, Food Safety, HACCP, and plant safety standards

Assist with general facility and grounds maintenance, including snow removal as needed

What You’ll Need:

High school diploma or GED required3 + years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or maintenance mechanic experience

Proven ability to perform mechanical maintenance tasks to quality and safety standards

Experience working with heavy-duty industrial equipment in manufacturing or production settings

Ability to work independently on night shifts in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Technical

Skills:

Industrial maintenance technician

Maintenance mechanic

Injection molding maintenance

Compression molding equipment

Preventative maintenance (PM)
Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Manufacturing maintenance technician

CMMS / EAM systems

High-speed manufacturing equipment

Plastics or injection molding manufacturing experience

Why Join Silgan Closures:

Fortune 500 manufacturer with 109+ facilities worldwide

Stable, long-term employment in essential food and beverage packaging

Strong safety culture and commitment to sustainability

Career advancement opportunities within manufacturing and maintenance

Team-oriented culture built on respect, reliability, and continuous improvement

Apply Today If you are a Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or Maintenance Mechanic in or near Champaign, IL, apply today to join Silgan Closures and build a rewarding career in industrial manufacturing and sustainable packaging.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who…
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