Job Description

Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Kankakee, IL

1st Shift, Monday - Friday - 8am - 5pm

$28.00 – $36.00/hr

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a food production facility. This role will focus on troubleshooting, repair, installation, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment, electrical systems, and facility machinery
• Install, maintain, move, replace, and remove machinery, piping, conduit, and production equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and equipment modifications
• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions, faulty wiring, sensors, motors, and control systems
• Test electrical circuits, systems, and components to ensure proper operation
• Install, program, and maintain PLCs, instrumentation equipment, and sensors
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, layouts, technical manuals, and electrical drawings
• Perform pipe threading, fabrication, TIG welding, and general mechanical repairs
• Support conveyor maintenance, equipment alignment, and production reliability initiatives
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure clean, organized work areas
• Assist with facility maintenance, construction, and miscellaneous maintenance projects
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and GMP standards within a regulated manufacturing environment

Requirements:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing environments
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience with 480V/3-phase systems
• Experience with AC/DC electrical systems, motors, controls, instrumentation, and sensors
• PLC troubleshooting or programming experience preferred
• Experience working within FDA-regulated or food manufacturing environments preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documents
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance software systems preferred
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, pipe threading, and TIG welding
• Forklift certification preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical schooling, apprenticeship, or electrical training preferred

You should be proficient in:

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment