Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Title: Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing 2nd & 3rd Shift
Location: Chicago, IL (60629)

Hourly: $35-41/HR + Shift Difference

Working Hours:

Second: 3PM-11:30PM

Third: 10:30-7AM

As the Maintenance Technician, you will maintain all equipment, and make necessary repairs. Perform preventative maintenance. Work must be performed while following all personal and food safety programs. Maintain necessary documentation files to satisfy customer or regulatory audits. The right candidate will have experience in a high-speed manufacturing site, preferably with packaging experience.

What You Will Be Doing

Equipment Maintenance & Repair:

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  Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on screw conveyors, bucket elevators, spouting, storage bins, and associated material-handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Calibrate and maintain level sensors, speed sensors, vibration monitors, and other equipment monitoring instruments.
• Process Optimization & Reliability:
• Ensure continuous and efficient operation of sugar conveying, elevating, screening, and storage systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in system upgrades and modifications to improve efficiency and reliability.

Utilities & Infrastructure Support:

• Maintain air compressors, air dryers, pneumatic air lines, and other plant air equipment.
• Ensure proper functioning of HVAC, dust-collection, and filtration systems.
• Monitor and maintain dry material-handling infrastructure such as chutes, airlocks, and dust-tight seals.

Safety & Compliance:

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  Follow all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and chemical handling.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, and GMP regulations.
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Spare Parts & Inventory Management
• Assist in managing critical spare parts inventory and ordering replacement parts as needed.
• Work with vendors and procurement teams to ensure the availability of essential components.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and downtime reports.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for tracking maintenance schedules.

Support audits and provide technical documentation as required.
Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to address maintenance-related concerns.

What You Need for this Position

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing, beverage, or liquid processing facility.
• Experience with pumps, valves, piping systems, heat exchangers, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.
• Familiarity with food-grade processing equipment and sanitary design principles.
• Technical Skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems (480V, 3-phase motors, VFDs, PLCs, control circuits).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Experience with welding, pipefitting, and fabrication is a plus.
• Proficiency in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for work orders and asset tracking.
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry.
• Knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), FDA, and food safety requirements.
• Familiarity with sanitary piping and food-grade material handling standards.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills to interact with production teams, supervisors, and vendors.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed
• 12 months of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Previous Forklift Operator Certification preferred.

What's In It for You

Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ matching) and more!

If interested, can you provide an updated resume & hourly pay requirements to [email protected]

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  For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/05/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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