Maintenance - Champaign, IL

Job Description

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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

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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