Lead Industrial Maintenance Specialist (GMP/OTC Manufacturing)

Paket Corp Manufacturing•Chicago, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Industrial Maintenance Specialist (GMP/OTC Manufacturing) Paket Corporation is growing, and we’re investing in people who keep our operation moving safely and efficiently. If you thrive in structured, quality‑driven environments and enjoy elevating equipment reliability, this role is built for you. Impact you’ll make Maximize production uptime by rapidly pinpointing and resolving equipment issues. Own changeovers and rebuilds: set up, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble complex machinery. Deliver expert mechanical work—fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, and cutting. Execute electrical tasks: motor/fuse/cable changes, conduit runs, and wire pulls. Run a disciplined PM program that prevents failures and extends asset life. Support installation and startup of new equipment. Apply continuous improvement to optimize processes, line layouts, and SOPs. Maintain PM logs, manage tool crib readiness, and support OTC compliance to CFR 210/211. Assist with facilities equipment (boilers, air handling units, and HVAC). Record all maintenance activities for traceability and insights. Standardize setups with clear setup sheets to replicate results across campaigns. Use OEM manuals and technical references to guide safe operation and maintenance. Initiate purchase requisitions to keep critical spares and materials on hand. Provide after‑hours assistance when needed (e.g., fire alarm or security system issues). Serve as a technical resource, answering maintenance questions across the plant. Champion OSHA compliance for equipment and facility; maintain required documentation. Who you are Education: High school diploma or GED. Experience: 5–7 years in a manufacturing maintenance role; GMP familiar. Troubleshooter: mechanical, electrical, pumps, and high‑speed equipment. Team‑first: energized by a fast‑paced, collaborative culture. Flexible: willing to work outside standard hours as needed. Core shifts: 1st (6:00 AM–2:00 PM) and 2nd (2:00 PM–10:00 PM). Preferred coverage: swing schedule spanning portions of both (9:00 AM–6:00 PM). Packaging and process systems you know Bottle/jar filling: Packaging Dynamics, Elgin piston, piston fillers, rotary fillers. Tube packaging: COESIA Kalix tube fillers; ultrasonic sealing. HFFS: Bartelts (liquid and powder). VFFS: Prodo Paks. Pre‑made pouches: PSG Lee. Pumping systems: Axiflow, diaphragm, positive displacement. Cartoners and end‑of‑line: Videojet case labelers, case tapers, case erectors. Blending tanks. Skills that set you apart PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting Continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean) Mechanical/electrical equipment troubleshooting Electrical schematic reading Machine building and assembly Work across 120/208/240/480 VAC Preventive maintenance and inspection Electrical installation and repair Root cause analysis Mechanical design fundamentals Electrical/electronic systems Lean manufacturing principles Maintenance and repair practices Machine safety inspections Production machine setups Manual machining Ability to meet physical requirements Manufacturing environment experience Process development Technology environment Labeling systems High‑speed packaging machinery Cleaning‑in‑Place systems (Sani‑Matic) Liquid filling pumps/equipment (Filamatic) Industrial controls Manual lathe CAD software Calipers and micrometers PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) Gear machinery Conveyors If you’re driven to improve reliability, standardize best practices, and support a team that values both safety and speed, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5–7 years in a manufacturing maintenance role; GMP familiar
Troubleshooter: mechanical, electrical, pumps, and high‑speed equipment
Team‑first: energized by a fast‑paced, collaborative culture
Flexible: willing to work outside standard hours as needed

Nice To Haves

PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting
Continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean)
Mechanical/electrical equipment troubleshooting
Electrical schematic reading
Machine building and assembly
Work across 120/208/240/480 VAC
Preventive maintenance and inspection
Electrical installation and repair
Root cause analysis
Mechanical design fundamentals
Electrical/electronic systems
Lean manufacturing principles
Maintenance and repair practices
Machine safety inspections
Production machine setups
Manual machining
Ability to meet physical requirements
Manufacturing environment experience
Process development
Technology environment
Labeling systems
High‑speed packaging machinery
Cleaning‑in‑Place systems (Sani‑Matic)
Liquid filling pumps/equipment (Filamatic)
Industrial controls
Manual lathe
CAD software
Calipers and micrometers
PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
Gear machinery
Conveyors

Responsibilities

Maximize production uptime by rapidly pinpointing and resolving equipment issues.
Own changeovers and rebuilds: set up, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble complex machinery.
Deliver expert mechanical work—fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, and cutting.
Execute electrical tasks: motor/fuse/cable changes, conduit runs, and wire pulls.
Run a disciplined PM program that prevents failures and extends asset life.
Support installation and startup of new equipment.
Apply continuous improvement to optimize processes, line layouts, and SOPs.
Maintain PM logs, manage tool crib readiness, and support OTC compliance to CFR 210/211.
Assist with facilities equipment (boilers, air handling units, and HVAC).
Record all maintenance activities for traceability and insights.
Standardize setups with clear setup sheets to replicate results across campaigns.
Use OEM manuals and technical references to guide safe operation and maintenance.
Initiate purchase requisitions to keep critical spares and materials on hand.
Provide after‑hours assistance when needed (e.g., fire alarm or security system issues).
Serve as a technical resource, answering maintenance questions across the plant.
Champion OSHA compliance for equipment and facility; maintain required documentation.