Maintenance Technician Night Shift

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Champaign, IL Until 9/30/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

As a Plastipak Industrial Maintenance Technician, you have job stability.  Plastipak is a strong & secure company in a high-demand industry.  And, we’re growing in Champaign.  At Plastipak, you’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, well-organized & climate-controlled facility.   

Pay:  Earn $25 - $32+ per hour

  • $25 - $32 per hour, based on skills & experience
  • Shift differential of $1.00 per hour more for night shift

Why Work Here?

  • Stable Job with a Recession-Resilient Company
  • Clean & Climate-Controlled Work Environment
  • Solid TPM Program (Total Productive Maintenance)

What You Will Do

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Repair machine & manufacturing equipment
  • Changeovers
  • Complete trainings & earn certifications

What You Need

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • 3 or more years of experience maintaining manufacturing machines & equipment (engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, etc.).
  • Ability to work 12 hour night shift (6:45pm-7:15am) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule
  • Solid hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical working knowledge
  • Strong troubleshooting & problem-solving ability
  • Ability to read & interpret technical & operational documents (manuals, blueprints, schematics)
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

  • Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Caregiving via Care.com
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About this role

Summary

Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment on night shift, troubleshoot issues, perform preventative maintenance.

Job title

Maintenance Technician Night Shift

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Champaign, IL; remote work not allowed

Salary

$25k–$38k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hydraulicspneumaticselectricaltroubleshootingblueprints

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

hydraulicspneumaticselectricaltroubleshootingmachine maintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Champaign, IL, USA

On-site City