3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Catty Corporation is a flexible packaging converter specializing in aluminum foil packaging for confectionery, food, dairy, butter/margarine, ice cream, pharmaceutical, bottle neck, and chewing gum markets. The company works with supported and unsupported structures including aluminum foil, paper, film, cellophane, lidding, blister packs, and laminates to meet diverse customer needs. Catty Corporation uses FDA-approved inks and coating technologies suitable for direct and indirect food contact, such as water-based inks, heat and cold seals, barrier coatings, and glue and wax laminations.

Its manufacturing capabilities include rotogravure and flexographic printing, adhesive and wax lamination, color correction, slitting, sheeting, embossing, and warehousing, providing end-to-end packaging solutions.

The 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Chicago Area. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and packaging equipment to ensure continuous and safe operation. Day-to-day tasks include performing scheduled preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, replacing parts, and documenting maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician collaborates with production teams to minimize downtime, responds to equipment breakdowns during the shift, and follows all safety and quality standards related to food packaging operations.

• Strong equipment maintenance and industrial maintenance skills, with experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintenance & repair of mechanical and electrical systems on production machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and perform preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and extend asset life.
• Basic understanding of packaging or converting equipment, ideally within food or pharmaceutical industries.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and good manufacturing practices.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift hours and occasional overtime as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in maintenance, mechanics, or a related field is preferred.