Lead Packaging Maintenance Mechanic

Lead Packaging Maintenance MechanicHigh Speed Food Production Location: DuPage County, IL (On-site) Pay: $40.00 to $55.00/hour based on experience Schedule: Multiple shifts availableOverviewA privately held food processing and packaging operation is adding a top-level mechanic to its maintenance team. The plant runs several high speed processing and packaging production lines for national food brands. The equipment is modern, the team is tight, and the company is putting money into its maintenance program, including a new CMMS rollout.This is the highest mechanic classification in the department, not an entry or mid-level seat.What the Job InvolvesKeep high-speed packaging and processing equipment running across a large, multi-line plantRebuild and refurbish machinery to like-new condition during both planned and emergency downtimeDiagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical faults on baggers, sealers, scales, and supporting equipment, and fix them without waiting on helpHandle electrical troubleshooting and repairs on the lines as part of your daily workTeach and mentor junior technicians, passing along what you knowComplete preventive maintenance tasks and log all work in the CMMSWork alongside operations and engineering on improvement projectsWhat They Need5-10+ years of maintenance experience in high-speed food packaging, co-packing, or food manufacturingStrong electrical troubleshooting ability, with no full electrician credentials requiredProven experience maintaining and rebuilding packaging machinery such as baggers, form-fill-seal equipment, and sealersFamiliarity with common packaging and weighing brands is a plusCMMS experience preferredHigh school diploma or GED required; AAS degree, technical certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience preferredWilling and able to coach less experienced mechanicsSelf-sufficient and comfortable taking on the toughest problems on the floorWhat's on the Table$40.00 to $55.00/hour depending on skill and experienceOvertime available up to 50 hours per week for those who want itModern equipment and an investment in maintenance toolsStable, privately owned operation with a strong team cultureA company actively recruiting top outside talent, so your skills will be recognized