Industrial Building Technician

Location: West Chicago / Batavia, IL

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts; occasional weekends as needed

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems and support equipment across our manufacturing facility. This role involves hands-on work with a variety of mechanical and building systems, as well as coordinating with outside contractors on projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, repair, and support plant equipment and building systems, including but not limited to:

• Cooling towers

• Air compressors

• Vacuum pumps

• Make-up air units

• HVAC systems

• Scrap systems

• Fire/sprinkler systems

• Meet with and coordinate contractors (roofers, plumbers, and other trades) on facility projects

• Assist with maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects as needed

• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment or facility issues in a timely manner

• Document work performed and communicate status of repairs or projects

Required Qualifications - Minimum 5 years experience and knowledge

• Experience and skills in HVAC, plumbing, and welding

• Industrial plant experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors

• Reliable attendance and willingness to work occasional weekends when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience with industrial equipment or facility systems

• Basic knowledge of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment

DS Containers, the leader in aerosol can manufacturing. In our state-of-the-art plant in Batavia, Illinois, we produce a two-piece polymer-coated steel can - the first consumer package of its kind in the United States.

Using proprietary technology developed by our partner, Daiwa Can Company of Japan, our new, modern container is available for a variety of product applications.