Packaging Plant Reliability Technician

Build a career where craftsmanship meets innovation. At ProAmpac in Elgin, IL, you’ll safeguard the reliability of high‑speed flexible packaging equipment while contributing to a safety‑first culture and the values that define us: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact.

Opportunity Highlights

• Type: Full‑time
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Location: Elgin, Illinois
• Hourly Rate: $35–$42 (experience‑based)

What You’ll Own

Your mission is to keep production moving. You will:

• Plan and perform preventive maintenance across production and facility assets, documenting every step with precision.
• Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager to align on priorities and resolve issues rapidly.
• Diagnose and correct failures spanning mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Continuously improve machine output and the effectiveness of PM routines.
• Disassemble, rebuild, replace, or repair motors, gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and related electrical components.
• Service facility systems—pumps, chillers, compressors, and main power—and handle light carpentry, painting, and drywall when needed.
• Fabricate or design parts to support reliability upgrades and timely repairs.
• Implement PLC and low‑voltage control changes; conduct diagnostic checks on production machinery.
• Install and repair high‑ and low‑voltage circuits for both lines and facility infrastructure.
• Advance a zero‑harm environment by adhering to all safety policies and reporting first‑aid events, accidents, and hazards without delay.

What You Bring

• At least 10 years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience.
• Expertise with PLCs, drives, and reading/interpreting electrical schematics.
• Proficiency using diagnostic instruments such as multimeters, meggers, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; fluent with common hand and power tools.
• Proven ability in mechanical maintenance and repair procedures.
• Effective English communication skills—verbal, written, and comprehension.

Growth, Culture, and Rewards

ProAmpac is a global leader in flexible packaging, delivering creative solutions, unmatched service, and award‑winning innovation. You’ll join a dynamic, inclusive team where your perspective matters and your growth is championed.

• Competitive pay with performance‑based incentives and retirement savings with company match
• Customizable health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Perks: discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development: training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
• A strong safety culture with programs designed to foster a zero‑harm workplace

If you’re driven to solve tough equipment challenges and elevate reliability every day, ProAmpac in Elgin is the place to make an impact.