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Maintenance Engineer

ProAmpac · Huntley, IL · 5 days ago
Management$95k–$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our facility and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a culture of safety by identifying and mitigating workplace hazards
  • Plan, scope, and lead capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and external vendors/contractors
  • Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and systems
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
  • Support long-term capital planning by identifying equipment lifecycle needs and infrastructure upgrades
  • Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime
  • Perform routine inspections and servicing of machinery, systems, and facility infrastructure
  • Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and continuous improvement
  • Create, update, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and repair activities
  • Maintain accurate logs of maintenance work, equipment history, and system performance using CMMS systems
  • Coordinate work with external contractors
  • Support team development through technical training and mentoring
  • Collaborate with operations and production teams to align maintenance priorities
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, codes, and industry standards
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement corrective/preventive measures
  • Monitor KPIs such as downtime and equipment performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience in maintenance engineering in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic systems
  • Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning tools
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience leading teams or managing vendors/contractors
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering practices

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