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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Packaging Automation Technician

Pay: $34–$37/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Ontarioville, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

Job Description

Job Title:

Packaging Automation TechnicianLocation:

Bartlett, ILHire Type:

Direct HireTarget Pay Rate:

$34.00 - $37.00/hour (plus OT and safety bonus)

Shift:

multiple shifts are available2nd shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend)3rd shift: 10:00pm-6:30am (Monday-Friday, occasional weekend)

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, 401(k), and additional company benefits.

Must-Have Skills:

High-speed automated packaging equipment troubleshooting and repairMechanical troubleshooting, calibration, alignment, and machine setupPLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley & Siemens)Pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, and automation systemsFood manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturing experiencePreventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repairsCMMS experienceGMP, HACCP, SQF, and LOTO compliance

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Packaging Automation Technician to support high-speed automated packaging equipment in a food or CPG manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, calibrating, and optimizing packaging machinery to maximize uptime, efficiency, and product quality. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated packaging equipment including cartoners, flow wrappers, HFFS/VFFS systems, tray sealers, conveyors, servo-driven equipment, and pneumatic systems.

Job Duties:

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed packaging equipment and automated production linesPerform preventive maintenance, changeovers, machine setup, calibration, alignment, and timing adjustmentsSupport packaging equipment including:

CartonersFlow wrappers

HFFS/VFFS

systemsTray sealersConveyorsTroubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, sensor, servo motor, and basic electrical systemsOptimize machine performance, packaging line efficiency, and equipment reliabilityRead schematics, technical drawings, and OEM manualsUtilize CMMS to document maintenance activities and repairsSupport GMP, HACCP, SQF, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) complianceAssist with equipment installation, startup, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred2+ years of experience maintaining high-speed packaging equipment in food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or CPG manufacturingStrong mechanical troubleshooting and automation experienceExperience with pneumatics, sensors, servo motors, conveyors, and automated packaging systemsBasic PLC exposure (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)Ability to read schematics and technical manualsWelding/fabrication experience is a plusAbility to work overtime, weekends, or flexible shifts as needed Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.