Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Maintenance Technician


Silgan Closures | Champaign, IL

Silgan 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 pay
• Paid 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 required
• 3 + 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.

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