Is this you?
- Do you notice the small things others miss in buildings, utilities, and equipment performance?
- Can you swap a ballast, clear a drain, and troubleshoot a compressor before most people finish their coffee?
- Do you thrive working independently, keeping meticulous records, and meeting tight timelines?
- Are safety, codes, and compliance second nature to you?
If so, you may be the Plant Facilities Technician – Utilities and Infrastructure Paket needs. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and support a facilities-focused portfolio essential to production uptime.
What you will do
- Inspect buildings and structures; identify malfunctioning systems; repair directly or coordinate qualified vendors.
- Perform minor electrical work: fixtures, wall switches, outlets, bulbs and tubes, ballasts, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords.
- Provide basic plumbing service: fix leaks in drains and faucets; unclog drains and toilets.
- Handle light building trades: painting, carpentry, masonry; prep surfaces; apply paints, stains, varnishes; hang doors; fit locks and handles.
- Service facilities equipment regularly to prevent breakdowns and avoid costly repairs that disrupt production.
- Operate and care for the low-pressure boiler system; troubleshoot as needed.
- Check and maintain air compressors and vacuum pumps.
- Maintain the fire compression system, including churn tests.
- Assist with enhancements to Paket’s tank farm.
- Train team members on new or newly acquired equipment.
- Adhere strictly to all safety regulations.
- Record maintenance activities to ensure accurate equipment histories.
- Order parts and manage inventory, including metals stock and miscellaneous production-machine components.
- Communicate equipment issues and facilities best practices to management.
- Execute work across multiple trades: electrical, plumbing, steam fitting, carpentry, electrical distribution, compressed air systems, HVAC, boiler, fabrication, grounds maintenance, communications, welding, and equipment installation.
- Operate saws, drill presses, and a range of hand and power tools; keep tools clean, safe, and in good repair.
- Respond to after-hours calls and support emergency work when required.
Tools and technologies you will touch
- MIG and stick welding equipment
- Packaging machinery
- Surface and manual grinders
- Manual lathe
- Liquid fill pumps and related equipment
- Industrial controls
- Conveyor systems
Your background
- Comfort with trade tools, materials, and methods across facilities disciplines (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, locksmithing, mechanics).
- Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions; technical understanding within your specialty areas.
- Proper storage of equipment, materials, and supplies; excellent record-keeping habits.
- Commitment to Federal, State, and local building codes and regulations, including the Illinois Fire Code.
How you operate
- Perform diverse maintenance and repair work across Paket facilities and equipment with minimal direction.
- Hit deadlines and maintain routine records.
- Operate Paket powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts and scissor lifts; perform physical labor comfortably.
Physical expectations
- Alternate between standing, sitting, and walking throughout the day.
- Communicate effectively.
- Use hands for grasping and fine manipulation.
- Bend, squat, crawl, kneel, lift, climb, and reach as tasks require.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 pounds.
Core skill set
- Preventive maintenance planning
- 120/208/240/480 V systems
- Electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair
- HVAC maintenance and repair
- Conduit pulling and bending
- Boiler operation and troubleshooting
- General maintenance and repair
- Drywall installation
- Packaging environment familiarity
- Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Electrical panel installation
- Equipment installation and wiring
- Equipment repair and ongoing maintenance