Lead Packaging Equipment Maintenance Technician

Paket Corp Manufacturing•Chicago, IL

23h

About The Position

Be the force behind our uptime at Paket Corporation Do you thrive on solving tough mechanical and electrical puzzles before they slow a line? Are you energized by improving SOPs, optimizing layouts, and building repeatable setups that raise the bar every run? If so, you’ll shape the standard here. The challenge Keep complex packaging and process equipment running at peak performance while helping design what comes next. You’ll move fluidly from precision troubleshooting to new equipment installs, from welding a bracket to mapping conduit, from documenting setup parameters to auditing PMs and OSHA records. Your work protects throughput and product quality—every shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years in manufacturing with GMP familiarity.
Scheduling flexibility: First shift (6 AM–2 PM), second shift (2 PM–10 PM); ideally available for a swing-style schedule covering both (about 9 AM–6 PM).
Exceptional troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pump, and production equipment domains.
Team-first mindset; adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment.
PLC troubleshooting and programming basics (Allen-Bradley, Siemens); industrial control systems
Electrical schematics; installation; troubleshooting; repair
Work with 120/208/240/480 VAC
Preventive maintenance, inspections, and machine safety audits
Root cause analysis; process development; machine setups for production runs
Machine building/assembly; manual machining; gear mechanisms
Mechanical design fundamentals; lean manufacturing; Kaizen
Meet physical requirements for maintenance work; proven success in manufacturing settings

Responsibilities

Triage and fix equipment issues with a bias toward continuous production and minimal downtime.
Lead line setups, changeovers, repairs, and full reassembly of production machinery.
Apply multi-craft skills: fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting.
Execute electrical tasks: swap motors, fuses, and cables; install conduit; pull wire.
Complete scheduled PMs and maintain accurate, auditable records.
Assist in installing and commissioning new manufacturing equipment.
Partner with teams to enhance machine and process design; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Author and refine SOPs; improve line layouts and plant design for safety and efficiency.
Help maintain PM logbooks, manage tool crib readiness, and support compliance with 21 CFR 210/211 for OTC manufacturing.
Support facilities operations, including boilers, air handling units, and HVAC systems.
Create setup sheets and forms that make results repeatable across production campaigns.
Interpret OEM manuals to ensure correct operation and maintenance practices.
Initiate purchase requisitions for parts and consumables when necessary.
Serve as a technical resource; respond to off-hour needs for alarms or security-related issues.
Ensure OSHA-related regulatory compliance and maintain complete records.