Maintenance Technician | Bedford Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Grow your career with Pactiv Evergreen!  If you have 1-3 years demonstrated Maintenance/PM experience in a manufacturing setting and like problem solving; bring your skills here! Our food packaging machinery will provide an opportunity to grow your mechanical and electrical skills. You will work from blueprints, drawings and layouts to resolve issues with motors, wiring, PLCs, drives belts and chains. Experience with Injection Molding or Extrusion machinery, highly preferred.  Ideal candidates have 3+ years of relevant experience within the manufacturing industry and have the demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment & components including mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic with minimum supervision or assistance.

Available Shifts: Day SHIFTS

• 12  Rotating Hour Day Shift Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days. 

Benefits:

• Competitive Starting Pay Rate up to $39.44 an hour
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Maintenance Technician Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

APPLY ONLINE OR TEXT "PTVE" to 97211 TO APPLY

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Maintenance Technician you will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical wiring and electronic controllers is necessary.
• As a Maintenance Technician you will tear down; replace defective component units and parts such as bearings, motors, servo motors, PLC's, gears, electronic drives, clutches, brakes, belts, chains and electrical parts.
• Maintenance Technician's perform all preventive maintenance checks, as required.
• Works from specifications on blueprints, drawings, and layouts.
• Repair equipment to maximum efficiencies, which meet or exceed productivity improvements and waste reduction requirements.
• Continuously monitor equipment and communicate to supervision all equipment problems or concerns.
• Follows safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintenance Technician candidates should have 3+ years of Maintenance experience within a manufacturing organization.
• Prior Injection Molding or Extrusion, preferred.
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Packaging Equipment is desirable.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems and machinery
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Maintenance Technicians should have own tools; company will provide additional specialty tools if necessary.
• Proficient with Computers is a plus.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Good communication skills are required to interact with Supervision and other Departments.

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Located 16 miles south west of Chicago, Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 580 at the 2010 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.

Pactiv Bedford Park is a leading Extrusion/Injection Molding facility that produces plates, straws, cutlery, and wrapped cutlery kits for the food service industry. Built in 1974, our facility has 195,000 total square footage. We host 90 machines including Injection Molding, Extrusion, and Automated Robotic instruments. We produce approximately 75 million pounds annually and over 400,000 SKUs. We employ over 500 full-time and temporary employees who have helped us attain numerous awards including Quality Performer of the year and Safety Excellence.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies