Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

Location: Downers Grove, Illinois

Starting Pay Rate: $36/hour

Shift: 2nd Shift (Generally starts as early as 1:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Start times and hours may vary based on production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs.)

Requirement: Strong attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees must remain in position for a minimum of one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Maintenance Technician, you will help keep our manufacturing operation running safely, reliably, and efficiently. Your mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills will directly support production by maintaining and repairing plant equipment, utilities, and facility systems.

You will work in a hands-on manufacturing environment where no two days are exactly the same. From troubleshooting production machinery and electrical components to maintaining boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, and building systems, you will play an important role in minimizing downtime and supporting a safe, productive operation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant production machinery using shop manuals, schematic drawings, technical documentation, and instructions from supervisors and team members.
• Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical problems and complete repairs safely and accurately.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter and replace like-for-like components as appropriate.
• Interpret ladder logic and troubleshoot basic control circuits.
• Maintain plant boilers, hot water systems, HVAC, refrigeration, chiller systems, fire protection systems, and building equipment.
• Safely operate hand and power tools as well as shop equipment such as welders, lathes, grinders, and mills.
• Perform precise measurements, testing, adjustments, and equipment inspections.
• Read rulers and tape measures using both English and metric units.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while appropriately communicating equipment conditions and maintenance needs.
• Complete required daily reports and maintenance documentation using Microsoft Office, SAP, email, and other applicable systems.
• Work safely at elevated heights using ladders, scissor lifts, WAV lifts, and other approved equipment.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and programs, including Safety, HACCP, GMP, and SQF requirements.
• Support plant safety initiatives and follow proper operating procedures, including the appropriate use of required personal protective equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work overtime when necessary to support operational needs.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

You will work closely with fellow maintenance team members, production employees, supervisors, and other departments throughout the plant.

Success in this role requires clear, accurate, and respectful communication with employees at all levels. You will share technical knowledge with others, collaborate to troubleshoot equipment issues, and help create a team environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and the manual dexterity required to safely use hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience using basic hand tools.
• Basic electrical training or equivalent experience sufficient to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to competently and safely troubleshoot mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, shop manuals, diagrams, and schematic drawings.
• Ability to interpret ladder logic and basic control circuits.
• Ability to use a multimeter and perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions and troubleshoot problems involving multiple variables.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to document work and enter information using programs such as Microsoft Office, SAP, and email.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read rulers and tape measures using both English and metric measurements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond effectively to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to comply with plant safety requirements and properly use required PPE, which may include safety glasses, safety shields, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, and approved footwear.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Powered Industrial Equipment/Forklift Operator Certification.
• Ability to successfully complete required Electrical Aptitude, PLC and Controls Aptitude, Mechanical Aptitude, and WorkKeys testing.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role in an industrial manufacturing environment. Essential functions may include:

• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking, stooping, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Using hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle materials, and operate equipment.
• Working on ladders, scissor lifts, WAV lifts, and in elevated areas.
• Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling heavy loads up to 1,500 pounds.
• Working near moving mechanical equipment and forklift traffic.
• Exposure to vibration, electrical hazards, fumes, airborne particles, flour/ingredient dust, industrial noise, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, and hot/cold temperature extremes.
• Using sensory observation to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

The position is contingent upon successfully completing applicable Powered Industrial Equipment physical and licensing requirements. Employees will also complete a 90-day evaluation period to confirm satisfactory job performance.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Two or more years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous experience with industrial electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, and controls.
• Experience maintaining boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, chillers, or related plant utility systems.
• Experience using welding, machining, grinding, or milling equipment.
• Familiarity with SAP or a computerized maintenance/documentation system.
• Previous experience working within HACCP, GMP, and/or SQF requirements, particularly in a food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, technical development, and sharing expertise with others.