Maintenance Technician

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UPM Adhesive Materials is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician.

Greetings from your future manager 

"We have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Dixon, IL.  In this technical role, you will enjoy working with advanced automation technology.  If you are interested in continuous learning and being involved in a quick-paced, safe environment, this position is for you”. – Martin Hicks, Maintenance Supervisor

What you will do ​

Who you are 

• You have vocational education

• You have minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience

This is what we offer to you

• Safety and well-being – We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely.

• A meaningful job – We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.

• Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Salary range: 27.25 to 39.25 USD/ per hour

UPM offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:  

• Health insurance: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans  

• Other insurances: disability coverage, life, and AD&D insurance  

• Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match and employer retirement contribution 

• Paid time off: 64 hours of paid time off; 40 hours of paid time leave; 11 company holidays   

• Bonus: annual performance-based short-term incentive plan   

• Other: professional development opportunities   

Benefits are updated annually and plan level eligibility requirements may apply. 

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working  

Additional information 

This position is located Dixon, Illinois

Shifts: 10 pm – 6 am

The position holder will report to Maintenance Supervisor.

To apply, please submit your CV by February 16, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +18777235247. 

This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Adhesive Materials (formerly UPM Raflatac) offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more: www.labelmaterials.upm.com

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