Plant Facilities Technician – Utilities and Infrastructure

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