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Maintenance Mechanic

The Visual Pak Companies
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
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The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries. 30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best in class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of Blending, Filling and Packaging equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery. Maintenance Mechanics install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in the manufacturing facility.

Direct Reports

Individual Contributor

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

  • Provide troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of liquid filling equipment.
  • Perform maintenance, service & repairs, and is responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance of liquid fillers, pumps, conveyors, and coding equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and Repair Blenders and Filling/Packaging Machines.
  • Attend and participate in all required staff functions including but not limited to Safety Committee Meetings, “5 minute Meetings”, & leadership development meetings
  • Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and set a good example for others
  • Hazardous Material Handling
    • Follow Procedures and go through Initial and Annual Training
    • Communicate with Maintenance Coordinator to Identify and properly label Hazardous Waste
    • Place Waste Printer Ink in the properly identified Hazardous Waste container and store on containment in satellite waste area.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Meets service levels consistently; preferable to exceed expectations.
  • Communicates timely and to the appropriate personnel with regards to any information about meeting work assignments as directed or as inferred to be successful.
  • Uses materials, tools, and resources safely, appropriately and with value considerations, and conducts work activities in a safe manner with forethought to best actions rooted in safety for oneself and others.
  • Enact one efficiency improvement

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time-off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Subsidy
  • Childcare Resources
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Discounts

Qualifications

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Technical Degree or equivalent educational/military experience preferred.

Experience

  • Must have direct 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic with Industrial Machinery.
  • 5 or more years’ experience in equipment repair.
  • Mechanical Skills including: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps, Bearings, Chains and Belting, Conveying Systems, Valves and Mechanical Troubleshooting.
  • Electrical Skills including: Basic Electricity, Volt Meter and Amp Probe, AC/DC Motors and Control Systems, Basic Schematic Reading, Basic PLC Knowledge and Electrical Troubleshooting.
  • Machine Shop Skills including: Welding and Fabrication.

Communication

  • Able to read and write English
  • Bilingual Spanish and English is preferred.
  • Effective at building quick interpersonal rapport and trust
  • Ability to write and speak clearly.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. on occasion
  • This position is very active and requires standing, walking bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day (including climbing ladders)
  • Regular and constant use of finger, hand, wrist, arm and shoulder.
  • Work environment is a warehouse floor with many noises, beeping, and other mechanical device
  • Able to see properly so as to fulfill expectations of position

Miscellaneous

  • May be required to use own tools

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.

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