Tech 2, Maintenance- 2nd shift

Great Kitchens Food Manufacturing
Romeoville, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

  • Maintenance Mechanic 3

Location

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 2nd shift- 2pm to 10:30pm, Mon-Fri

Department

  • Maintenance

Reporting to

  • Maintenance Manager

Key Accountabilities

Inspecting, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining food processing and packaging machines, mechanical/utility equipment, buildings and office facilities in a USDA production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all work as assigned while adhering to established standards associated with workmanship and safety.
  • Responsible for the safe and dependable operating condition of all equipment in the facility.
  • Set-up, troubleshoot and repair of stacking, bagging, check-weighing, UPC bar coding, case erectors and conveyor equipment.
  • Dismantling and re-assembly of equipment to perform repairs, cleaning and lubrication according to established maintenance schedules.
  • Testing, troubleshooting and repair of 110/230/460 volt electrical equipment including motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit and wiring.
  • Able to read and interpret Electrical Control schematics for trouble shooting purposes.
  • Minor programming and troubleshooting of VFD’s and PLC’s.
  • Understands and adheres to established safety programs (ex/ lock out/tag out, ladder safety, etc.)
  • Communicates effectively at all levels in the maintenance and operating departments.
  • Provides rapid response when equipment malfunctions or breaks down.
  • Ensures that all the equipment is ready prior to production.
  • Ensures the building is maintained in compliance to city and fire regulations.
  • Assists in coaching and training of maintenance and operating personnel.
  • Fabricates parts and modifies equipment as required.
  • Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Possess good language skills (verbal & written) to interpret procedures, comprehend instructions, and to communicate effectively with others.
  • Be self-motivated, a self-starter and self-directed to work without close supervision in a team environment.
  • Hard working, dependable, safety and quality conscious.
  • Valid Illinois Drivers License preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic experience in a food (USDA or FDA) manufacturing environment.
  • Available to work any shift, as required
  • Proper and safe use of hand and power tools, and working on machinery.

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

  • High school degree, or equivalent.
  • Reading, writing and basic math skills required.

Preferred

  • Bilingual, English/Spanish
  • Valid Illinois Drivers License

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lift up to 50lbs.
  • Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
  • Work bending and squatting.
  • Work making fast and repetitive hand motions.
  • Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions.
  • Be able to push/pull heavy loads using hand jack.
  • Work at 25 to 30 foot elevations using a man-lift
  • Work on roof level equipment

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Refrigerated and Frozen areas
  • Food manufacturing, packaging and warehousing environment.

Food Safety/Quality

  • Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance.
  • Please apply at gkitchens.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

You should be proficient in:

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
  • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
  • Conveyor Systems
Posted 2026-06-23

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