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Maintenance Technician Night Shift

Plastipak · Champaign, IL · $25.00–$32.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the hardest machine breakdown you've fixed. How did you figure it out?

What they are checking: Whether they have the three years of real troubleshooting experience the posting requires.

What certifications or training would you like to earn here?

What they are checking: Whether they want to grow their skills, since the posting includes training and certifications.

What would you do

You're the only maintenance tech on nights and two machines go down. How do you decide which to fix first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize based on safety and production impact and communicate with the shift lead.

You find a problem that keeps coming back after each repair. What do you do differently?

What they are checking: Whether they look for the root cause rather than repeating the same quick fix every week.

About the work

How would you troubleshoot a hydraulic system that's losing pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pumps, valves, leaks and relief settings well enough to find the cause.

A pneumatic cylinder is moving slowly or not at all. What do you check?

What they are checking: Whether they work through air supply, valves, seals and controls in a logical order.

How do you use an electrical schematic to find a fault in a machine?

What they are checking: Whether they can read schematics and use a meter safely to trace a problem.

What does Total Productive Maintenance mean to you in daily work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that TPM means preventing breakdowns and involving operators, not just fixing machines.

Walk me through a changeover you've done. How did you keep it fast and accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they can do changeovers efficiently, since the posting lists them as a regular duty.

How do you work safely on an aerial platform or at height?

What they are checking: Whether they follow fall protection rules, since the job requires working up to 20 feet.

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The full job description

As published by Plastipak.

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 In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

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