Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Location: Mundelein/Vernon Hills Area, IL

Pay: $28–$40/hour, based on experience

Shifts Available:- 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Position Overview

Our client, a fast-paced food manufacturing company in the Mundelein area, is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to join their team. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated production and packaging equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently.This position is approximately 60% electrical and 40% mechanical, with a strong focus on troubleshooting automated machinery. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues, often within 5–10 minutes, to minimize production downtime.## Key Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Inspect machinery for wear, performance issues, and potential failures.
• Lubricate equipment and replace filters, bearings, shafts, and other components as needed.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for maintenance and repairs.
• Complete adjustments and component replacements to maintain equipment efficiency.

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical components on automated production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment operating up to 110V.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns during production and resolve issues within 5–10 minutes whenever possible.
• Perform repairs and replace defective components to minimize production downtime.

Equipment & Installation

• Assist with the installation, setup, and improvement of new machinery and equipment.
• Support equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and production team to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

Equipment Experience

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining food production equipment such as:- Conveyors

• Mixers
• Ovens
• Automated production equipment
• Packaging machinery
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or an associate degree is a plus.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is required.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills; approximately 60% of the role involves electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated machinery.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and CMMS systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be comfortable working in both warm and cold manufacturing environments.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Maintenance Technician with a strong food manufacturing background and the ability to quickly troubleshoot automated production equipment. Candidates should be comfortable working under pressure, have strong electrical and mechanical skills, and be able to identify and resolve equipment problems quickly to keep production running.