Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Elmhurst, IL (On-site)
Compensation: $40.00 to $55.00 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Multiple Shifts Open |

About the Role
A high-volume, high-speed food processing and packaging operation in the Elmhurst area is looking for a top-tier Senior Maintenance Mechanic to join a strong maintenance team across a large-scale, multi-line facility. This is a Level 4 mechanic role, not an entry-level position. The company has historically promoted from within and is now opening its doors to outside talent specifically because they want fresh perspective and elite skill at the top of the maintenance team.
You will be responsible for maintaining and rebuilding complex packaging equipment, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues on high-speed lines, and mentoring junior technicians. If you are the person other mechanics come to when something is hard to figure out, this role was built for you.
About the Company
This is a well-established, privately owned high-speed food processing and packaging operation serving major national food brands. The facility runs multiple production lines producing single-serve bags, horizontal form-fill-seal, and stand-up pouches with zippers across a wide variety of products. The team is tight knit, the equipment is modern, and the company is investing in its maintenance infrastructure including a RedZone CMMS platform. This is a stable, growing operation where skilled mechanics are genuinely valued.
Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and rebuild high-speed packaging and processing equipment across a large multi-line operation
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs on packaging lines, scales, sealers, and associated equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues quickly and independently to minimize downtime
• Rebuild and refurbish machinery to like-new condition as part of planned and unplanned maintenance
• Mentor and train junior maintenance technicians, sharing technical knowledge and best practices
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and document work accurately in RedZone CMMS
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and work cross-functionally with operations and engineering

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications, AAS degree, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a high-speed food packaging, co-packing, or food manufacturing environment is required
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills required; must be able to diagnose and resolve electrical issues on production equipment without full electrician credentials
• Hands-on experience maintaining and rebuilding packaging machinery including baggers, horizontal form-fill-seal, sealers, and related equipment
• Familiarity with packaging equipment preferred; ideally with Hayssens, Bosch, and scale systems such as TNA, Multipond, or Yamato is a plus
• CMMS experience preferred; RedZone is a plus
• Ability and willingness to train and mentor junior technicians
• Self-sufficient, technically strong, and able to take on the most complex maintenance challenges on the floor

Compensation and Benefits

• $40.00 to $55.00 per hour based on experience and skill level
• Overtime available up to 50 hours per week for those who want it
• Stable, privately owned operation with modern equipment and a strong team culture
• A company that invests in its people and is now actively bringing in top outside talent to raise the bar

This is a role for someone who is at the top of their craft, takes pride in keeping complex equipment running, and wants to be the person the whole team counts on. If that describes you, apply now and let’s talk.

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