Maintenance

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 shiftShift: 12-hour night shift, 5:45 PM - 6:00 AMSchedule: 2-2-3 rotation with every other weekend off (Friday-Sunday)Sign-on bonus: $1,500Weekly payPaid lunches and breaksComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefitsNo additional premium cost for dependent coverageCompany-paid life insurance and short-term disabilityVacation accruing on day one401k with employer matchTuition reimbursementSafety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoesMonthly 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 equipmentTroubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding and compression molding machineryMaintain auxiliary equipment, production systems, and facility infrastructureMinimize downtime by responding to equipment breakdowns in a high-speed manufacturing environmentRepair and rebuild spare parts using hand tools, precision measuring devices, blueprints, and schematicsWork collaboratively with Team Leads, Quality Assurance Technicians, Process Technicians (PTMs), Molders, Lining Technicians, and Printer TechniciansEnter, track, and close work orders using EAM / CMMS maintenance management softwareMaintain equipment and workspaces in compliance with GMP, Food Safety, HACCP, and plant safety standardsAssist with general facility and grounds maintenance, including snow removal as needed What You'll Need:High school diploma or GED required3 + years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or maintenance mechanic experienceProven ability to perform mechanical maintenance tasks to quality and safety standardsExperience working with heavy-duty industrial equipment in manufacturing or production settingsAbility to work independently on night shifts in a fast-paced environment Preferred Technical Skills:Industrial maintenance technicianMaintenance mechanicInjection molding maintenanceCompression molding equipmentPreventative maintenance (PM)Troubleshooting mechanical systemsElectrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsManufacturing maintenance technicianCMMS / EAM systemsHigh-speed manufacturing equipmentPlastics or injection molding manufacturing experience Why Join Silgan Closures:Fortune 500 manufacturer with 109+ facilities worldwideStable, long-term employment in essential food and beverage packagingStrong safety culture and commitment to sustainabilityCareer advancement opportunities within manufacturing and maintenanceTeam-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. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace. EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability