Maintenance Mechanic
Menasha · Bolingbrook, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Menasha (packaging) in Bolingbrook, IL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1634 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- PLC 48%
- Welding 33%
- ✓ Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from MenashaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
of all equipment
- ✓Troubleshoot any issues of mechanical devices, correct issues as necessary to maintain productivity / quality standards
- ✓Control downtime by communicating with all departments
- ✓Determine changes in dimensional
requirements
of parts, fabricate parts when needed, adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
- ✓Maintain equipment, parts and supplies inventories, conserve resources when able
- ✓Responsible for facility maintenance
- ✓Prepare maintenance reports, document and communicate actions, irregularities and continuing needs
- ✓Work in a safe and efficient manner using all personal protective, safety equipment and devices that are required, and comply with company safety policies and procedures.
- ✓Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement
- ✓Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
- ✓Demonstrates commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines
- ✓Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisors/Managers
Education & Experience
- ✓High School Diploma or Equivalent
- ✓5 years of experience highly preferred
- ✓Electrical experience highly desired
Requirements
& Work Environment
- ✓Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting
- ✓Walking, standing, bending for duration of shift
- ✓Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
The expected range for this position is $32.00-$34.00 hourly. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short and Long term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays
Two companies, one vision.
Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.
The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!
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About us (and our exciting future)
Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.
Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.
Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity
To maintain facility and equipment to accommodate production/warehousing in safe working atmosphere. Act as front line leaders for technical knowledge on highly complex automation or equipment problems. Work with outside contractors, vendors for maintaining equipment and needed inventory. Communicate with key Stakeholders on all activities that affect Safety, Quality or Production. This is a 1st shift position, Monday-Friday 6am-2pm. Essential Job Functions
- •Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilitie s
- •Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
- •Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
- •Ability to effectively work in teams
- •Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
- •Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
- •Must have basic math, reading, and communication skills
- •Ability to read, comprehend and, where necessary, complete: a blueprint, an electrical schematic, operating and maintenance manuals, a work order, repair parts request, standard and metric tape measure
- •Other measuring equipment: a micrometer, a caliper, a scale, a VOM (Volt/Ohm Meter)
- •Advanced knowledge of machine operations and mechanical functions
- •Ability to disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot plant machines
- •Ability to overhaul, rebuild and troubleshoot plant machines
- •Ability to make simple parts or equipment and tools
- •Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers
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