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Salary: $30 - $35 per hour
A bit about us:
Founded decades ago and based in Romeoville, IL, with additional operations supporting large-scale food production, they are a leading food manufacturing and packaging organization focused on quality, safety, and operational excellence. They operate in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment where collaboration across maintenance, production, and sanitation teams ensures consistent performance and reliability. They are committed to developing our people and maintaining best-in-class standards across our facilities.
Why join us?
Competitive Compensation: Strong hourly rate + overtime opportunities (DOE)
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
Collaborative Work Environment: Partner across maintenance, production, and leadership teams
Career Growth: Opportunities to step into advanced maintenance leadership roles
Stable Environment: Established food manufacturing operation with consistent demand
Job Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on all production and facility equipment, including processing and packaging machinery
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing malfunctions or equipment failures
Operate and maintain PLC, VFD, and HMI systems at a basic-to-intermediate level
Assist with equipment set-up, start-up, operation, shutdown, and disassembly
Conduct shift handoff discussions on the production floor at the beginning and end of each shift
Spend the majority of each shift on the production floor performing PM tasks, equipment observations, and continuous improvement activities when no urgent repairs are needed
Ensure all machine guarding is in place and equipment operates safely at all times
Create notifications and input time accurately in the CMMS system
Maintain work area, facility, grounds, and machinery in a clean and organized condition
Assist with writing operating parameters and procedures as part of the maintenance team
Uphold all GMP, HACCP, Allergen Control, and Food Defense policies on a daily basis
Report any food safety, quality, or equipment concerns to supervision immediately
Respond to radio calls promptly; escalate competing priorities to the Facility Supervisor or Manager
Use all required PPE appropriate to each task
Perform basic ARC and MIG welding and fabrication as needed
Operate shop equipment including mill, brake, and press at a basic level
Maintain regular and predictable attendance; available for overtime as needed
Needed:
High School Diploma or GED required; formal technical training in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing preferred
Minimum 1-3 years of general maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Entry-level to intermediate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills with the ability to recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions and equipment failures
Basic familiarity with PLC, VFD, and HMI theory and troubleshooting
Proficiency or working knowledge of CMMS - ability to create work order notifications and log time
Basic ARC and MIG welding and fabrication skills
Ability to operate shop equipment (mill, brake, press) at a basic level
Experience with or exposure to 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles and formalized problem-solving methods
Must be able to follow all verbal and written work instructions, SOP's, GMP's, and safety policies
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for 8+ hours, and work near moving mechanical parts and conveyors
Ability to work in varying conditions including cold environments, wet/humid areas, and moderate-to-loud noise levels
Must be available for overtime and 2nd shift schedule
Experience in the food industry is a plus
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- Dice Id: 91113390
- Position Id: 16461293
- Posted 23 hours ago
