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Maintenance Mechanic I

TOPPAN Packaging · Franklin Park, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting says the safety goal is zero injuries. Tell me how you make sure you and others stay safe during a repair.

What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout and lead safety rather than treating it as someone else's job.

Tell me about a small project you managed to upgrade equipment. What was the result?

What they are checking: Experience planning and finishing improvement projects, not just reacting to breakdowns.

Tell me about a safety audit or training you led or helped with.

What they are checking: Willingness to take on the safety leadership duties the posting lists.

This job may require regular overtime and rotating 12-hour nights. How have you handled that kind of schedule before?

What they are checking: Whether they have an honest track record of handling long, rotating maintenance schedules without burning out.

What would you do

Two machines go down at the same time on your night shift. How do you decide which to fix first?

What they are checking: Ability to prioritize by production impact and safety under pressure.

A machine you repaired last week breaks again the same way. What do you do differently?

What they are checking: Whether they commit to finding the root cause instead of repeating the same fix that already failed.

About the work

Tell me about troubleshooting a hydraulic or pneumatic system that wasn't working right. How did you find the cause?

What they are checking: Real troubleshooting skill on the fluid power systems the posting requires.

What's your experience with rotating equipment like blowers, fans and driven shafts? How do you spot early signs of failure?

What they are checking: Whether they notice vibration, heat, noise and alignment issues before breakdowns.

Have you worked around extrusion or injection molding equipment? What was most challenging about it?

What they are checking: Whether they are familiar with the kind of plastics processing equipment this plant actually runs every day.

How do you help during a tooling change so the line starts back up quickly?

What they are checking: Understanding of tooling changes as a team effort that affects downtime.

You'll fix utility and facility equipment too. What's your experience with things like compressors or HVAC?

What they are checking: Breadth beyond production machines to the systems that keep the plant running.

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The full job description

As published by TOPPAN Packaging.

Position: Maintenance Mechanic Hours: Night shift Rotating Schedule 6pm - 6am Location: Franklin Park, IL Rate: $28.41/hr - $33.89/hr, based on experience You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. This position will be required to work on shifts, up to 12 hours, per the Maintenance Department’s work schedule. May be required to work nights. Overtime could be required on a regular basis. Day to day responsibilities will include • Safety: Zero (0) injuries. Will be required to support and/or lead safety initiatives for department and/or plant. Will be required to perform safety audits and training. • Maintains and repairs production equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor. • Maintains and repairs utility and facility-related equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor. • Assist other maintenance personnel with repairs as needed. • Assist other maintenance personnel with tooling changes and set up. • Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment. This position is in our plastics facility in beautiful Franklin Park, IL • 3+ years in an industrial environment, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or installing manufacturing equipment, including pneumatic and/or hydraulic equipment, and rotating equipment (driven shafts, blowers, fans). • Experience in extrusion, injection molding, or thermoforming manufacturing operations preferred. • Experience with machine shop equipment and welding. • Electrical or controls experience a plus. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to handle multiple projects/responsibilities at same time. • Self-motivated and pro-active. • Able to read prints. • Proficient with typical business software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email, and the Internet. • Education: Associates Degree or higher in technical field of study preferred (mechanical/electrical/industrial technology). At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement . Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

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