Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

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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.

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* 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
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* 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
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* 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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