Machine Maintenance Mechanic (Day and Night Shift)
AptarGroup · Wisconsin
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at AptarGroup (packaging) in Wisconsin. Perform a wide variety of repair and construction operations to install, maintain or modify a wide variety of machinery and auxiliary production equipment under general supervision.
- Tools it names
- Injection molding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 119 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- PLC 48%
- Welding 43%
- Robotics 24%
✓ = 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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Full description from AptarGroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The position will be responsible for learning and performing Preventative Maintenance on all injection molding machines and may include preventative maintenance on auxiliary equipment as well. The position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Job Elements & Position
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform a wide variety of repair and construction operations to install, maintain or modify a wide variety of machinery and auxiliary production equipment under general supervision.
- ◆Diagnose and remedy operating problems; disassemble, inspect and overhaul injection molding machine components. Assist higher classified Mechanic(s) in correcting machine operating problems. Confer with higher classified Mechanics or Supervisor on the need for repairs and/or replacement parts.
- ◆Fitting and aligning precision mechanisms, drives, bearings, etc. Layout and install molding machines, equipment, etc. May assist contractors on major plant installation and/or expansion etc. to make or alter replacement parts. Use a variety of precision measuring instruments to check machine alignment, performance, fit parts, etc.
- ◆Routine repair projects are performed under general supervision. Guidance and/or immediate supervision is provided on critical or extensive repair projects such as rebuilding injection molding presses, etc.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Broad, general background in the installation and maintenance of machines and process equipment.
- ✓Familiarity with supporting systems including hydraulics, heat, and electrical controls, etc.
- ✓Additional schooling and training may be required.
- ✓Related education and/or experience equivalent to two to three years of trade school training plus one to three years of related work experience.
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- •*Up to $5,000 Potential Retention Bonus**
What we offer
- •An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
- •Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
- •Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
- •Contribute to the communities where we reside.
- •An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), retirement savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical
illness, and a wellness program.
BE YOU. BE APTAR.
- •*air conditioned production floors + safety shoe subsidy**