Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team in a GMP environment where marshmallows are produced. This role involves responding to repair requests for production machinery and facility equipment, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and performing repairs to ensure machinery runs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to repair requests for production machinery and building equipment across all facility areas.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and perform repairs to restore machinery to satisfactory running condition.
• Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts, and written or verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform adjustments, maintenance, and repairs on plant equipment such as bagging machines, conveyors, case erectors, kitchen equipment, and utility equipment.
• Rebuild gearboxes, motors, and small pneumatic equipment.
• Analyze existing problems and contribute innovative solutions.
• Unload powdered and liquid raw materials from rail cars as needed.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on plant process and utility equipment, including lubrication, filter replacement, and equipment inspection.
• Assist with equipment installations and upgrades as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with GMP environments and industrial maintenance.
• Strong ability in electrical maintenance including 3-phase motors, variable frequency drives, and controls.
• Capability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; vocational training or AA/AS degree is a plus.
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred; food industry or confections experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the A-B control platform and vertical bagging and scale equipment is beneficial.
• Must supply own hand tools and be able to use power tools safely.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and lift 70 pounds safely.
• Knowledge of mechanical and pneumatics operations expected.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy excellent company-paid benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee. Benefit from a comprehensive vacation plan, paid holidays, sick days, and a retention bonus. Weekly pay ensures financial consistency, and the company promotes from within, offering long-term opportunities.

Work Environment

Join a clean and comfortable work environment that can occasionally be hot and loud. Work on either the 2nd shift from 3pm-11pm or the 3rd shift from 11pm-7am, Monday to Friday. Collaborate with a team of 60 employees at the Bensenville site and approximately 60 employees at the EGV site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)