Maintenance Manager- Plastics Manufacturing at CKS Packaging

Urbana, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance Leadership, Blow Molding, PLC Controls, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, CMMS, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Team Management, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Electrical Systems, Automation Systems, Process Improvement, Safety Compliance, Spare Parts Inventory

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Maintenance Manager Needed- Urbana, IL (Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.) We are currently seeking an experienced Blow Molding Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a blow molding manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on experience maintaining high-speed plastic processing and packaging equipment. What’s In it for You? * Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates * Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications * Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions * Discretionary Bonus * 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service Responsibilities: * Oversee all plant maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, and automation systems. * Lead, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. * Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. * Troubleshoot blow molding, auxiliary, and downstream equipment (e.g., Uniloy, Rocheleau, Bekum, or similar). * Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor relationships. * Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support process improvements and capital projects. * Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Qualifications: * 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a blow molding, plastics, or manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLC controls (Allen-Bradley preferred). * Experience with CMMS systems and data-driven maintenance strategies. * Excellent communication, organization, and team management skills. * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee all plant maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, and automation systems for blow molding equipment. Lead and develop a team of technicians while managing budgets, spare parts, and preventive maintenance programs.