Maintenance Technician
$56k - 72.8k per year
Apply now (opens in a new tab)Maintenance Technician
L4
$56k - 72.8k per year
Occupations
Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralIndustrial Machinery MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherIndustries
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and MaintenancePerishable Prepared Food ManufacturingMachine Shops- 4+ years of experience in industrial plant maintenance (food industry preferred)OR currently pursuing a 2-year trades degree with hands-on maintenance exposure
- High school diploma or GED requiredstrong understanding of 3-phase motor controls, AC/DC drives, and PLC-based systems
- Welding and fabrication experience highly preferredbilingual English/Spanish is a plus
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with minimal supervision
- Able to lift/move up to 60 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods
- Must be flexible to work weekends or extended hours as needed
- Food manufacturing environment with variable temperatures (hot or refrigerated)
- Exposure to machinery, moving equipment, and production noisePPE required: eye, ear, and hand protection
- Team-based setting that values safety, accountability, and respect
- Competitive pay starting at $33.50/hr + shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits after 90 days
- Paid holidays, vacation, referral bonuses, and wellness perks
- Career advancement opportunities with training and development support
- Safe, inclusive, and team-oriented work culture
- Troubleshoot and repair production, packaging, processing, and facility equipmentPerform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Troubleshoot motors, starters, relays, sensors, contactors, and AC/DC drives
- Troubleshoot 3-phase electrical systems and motor controls
- Perform basic to advanced PLC troubleshooting, depending on technician level
- Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and work orders
- Repair bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, cylinders, conveyors, and related equipmentPerform equipment rebuilds, adjustments, installations, and changeouts
- Complete maintenance documentation and work orders
- Support welding and fabrication projects as needed
- Identify root causes of equipment failures and help prevent recurring downtime
- Follow all GMP, food safety, LOTO, and plant safety procedures
- Communicate equipment conditions and repairs with Production and Maintenance leadership ZPMLSTCMThe essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesworking in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 10 hours at one time
- SkillsMaintenanceBlueprintsElectronic Maintenance
- Mechanical MaintenancePLCPneumaticHydraulicsAC/DC drives3-phase motor
Level
MidL4
Salary
$56k - 72.8k per year
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Occupation
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Industry
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Posted
19 days ago
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