Maintenance Technician | Entry Level

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Alsip, IL Hire Type: Contract Target Pay Rate: $25.00-$28.00/hour Shift: 2nd Shift, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM Schedule: Monday-Friday with weekend availability and up to 5 hours of overtime per week Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, medical plan, dental/vision plans Job Summary We are seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at a clean, well-run bakery manufacturing facility in Alsip, IL. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience, a recent graduate of a technical program, or someone coming out of an apprenticeship who is eager to learn and build their skills. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and work closely with the production team to keep manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently. Must Have Skills 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment OR recent completion of a relevant technical/trade program or apprenticeship Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills Experience working with industrial/manufacturing machinery Strong willingness to learn and develop additional maintenance skills Ability to work safely around moving equipment in a production environment High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age Job Duties Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing issues Assist production employees with equipment malfunctions and verify equipment is operating properly after repairs Support equipment changeovers and preventative maintenance activities Use hand tools, power tools, drills, saws, and other maintenance equipment safely Document maintenance activities and findings in the maintenance management system Communicate maintenance updates with production and other team members Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with GMPs and safety requirements Coordinate maintenance activities with production and assist with external contractors as needed Qualifications Industrial maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or related technical training/experience Ability to troubleshoot and learn new equipment and systems Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks in a fast-paced production environment Strong communication and teamwork skills Food, beverage, bakery, or other regulated manufacturing experience is a plus Experience with CMMS is a plus Forklift or scissor lift experience is a plus Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Engineering