Industrial Maintenance Technician

Plastipak · Plastipak - East Longmeadow, MA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Plastipak (packaging) in Plastipak - East Longmeadow, MA. Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures.

Tools it names: Injection molding, EHS / safety
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 37%
PLC 33%
✓ EHS / safety 30%
Automation 22%
Welding 22%

✓ = 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.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedLifts up to 75 lbs

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As a Maintenance Technician, you repair, monitor & evaluate equipment breakdowns. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

You’ll Earn

•$30 - $40, based on experience.
•Night shift includes a shift differential of $.50

We Offer

•Rewards: Be recognized for your expertise & rewarded for your contribution!
•Advancement: We prioritize promote-from-within!
•Peace of Mind: A stable job with a recession-resilient company!

You Will

•Troubleshoot and perform maintenance for blow molding & injection molding equipment to assure uninterrupted & optimal operations
•Execute & continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures
•Repair & rebuild spare parts
•Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices & procedures
•Expand your expertise through formal training & on-the-job experiences, including new equipment installation & equipment modification projects

You Have

•Ability to work 12 hour shifts, along with overtime, as needed
•High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
•A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
•Solid hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical knowledge, along with the ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
•Ability to interpret technical & operational documents, including 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