Maintenance Technician
AptarGroup · Illinois
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at AptarGroup (packaging) in Illinois.
- Tools it names
- Injection molding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 122 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 131 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $81k–$110k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- PLC 40%
- Welding 31%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at AptarGroup
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Full description from AptarGroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Maintains and repairs all facility related equipment, manufacturing and support equipment where required and is responsible for product safety and quality of goods produced.
Job Elements & Position
Responsibilities
- ◆Executes work orders in a timely fashion
- ◆Assists troubleshooting and repairs facility and production equipment
- ◆Communicates effectively concerning facility and equipment
- ◆Participates in and supports team related maintenance activities
- ◆Accesses computer records relating to preventative maintenance utilizing PC’s and related software
- ◆Performs housekeeping duties within their work area which includes production and other facility/maintenance areas
- ◆Identifies and participates in activities involving continuous improvement
- ◆Complies with all facility safety
requirements
- ✓Works holidays, overtime and call-ins as needed
Education
- ✓Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience
- ✓Four years as a maintenance, journeyman mechanic or similar position
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Skills
- •Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- •Must be able to climb ladders to access work areas
- •Must be willing to increase knowledge in 4 of the following areas: refrigeration, pneumatics, mechanical systems, injection molding (for molding facilities), HVAC systems, hydraulics, electrical and electronics
- •Must provide own tools and toolbox
- •Must be willing to run/learn all general shop equipment related to the job
- •Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury
- •Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure
- •Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to the job
- •Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to machine and component parts
- •Must be willing to be certified on a forklift, scissors lift or any equipment required to do the job safely.
- •Must possess basic PC skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook