Build, maintain, and improve the facility that powers high-quality food and nutrition manufacturing.
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician to support our client, an industry leader in food and nutrition manufacturing, at their Aurora, Illinois facility. If you're a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment reliability, and making a direct impact on daily operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Aurora, IL | Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay Rate:$35.00/hr
As a Facilities Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing environment. Your expertise will help ensure building systems remain operational while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Responsibilities include:
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility systems including:
HVAC systems
Plumbing systems
Electrical and lighting systems
Boilers and hot water systems
Warehouse equipment
Furniture and building systems
Complete preventive maintenance and repair work orders through the CMMS while meeting safety and quality standards.
Assist with troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing long-term corrective actions.
Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Breakdown Analysis (BDA) initiatives.
Order parts and materials for preventive maintenance and repair activities.
Coordinate emergency part pickups and maintain purchasing documentation.
Conduct safety orientations for outside contractors and ensure compliance with facility safety requirements.
Inspect and maintain life safety systems including fire alarms, emergency lighting, exit signage, and fire protection equipment.
Plan, organize, and follow through on facility improvement projects.
Provide responsive customer service to employees requiring building maintenance support.
Participate in continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain compliance with GMP requirements while working in a food manufacturing environment.
Complete additional maintenance duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent.
10+ years of facilities or building maintenance experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and building systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.
Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Arc Flash safety, and PPE requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, attendance, and quality.
Must have personal hand tools.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, walking, standing, and working throughout a manufacturing facility.
Vocational or technical school education.
Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP or UpKeep.
Basic knowledge of NEC, UL508A, and NFPA 79 standards.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Spanish language skills are a plus.
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities where their skills truly make a difference. In this role, you'll join a respected manufacturing operation committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee success.
You'll enjoy:
Competitive pay at $35.00/hour
Stable first-shift schedule with evenings free
Opportunity to work with advanced building and manufacturing systems
A collaborative, safety-focused work environment
The chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that make a lasting impact
Ongoing opportunities to grow your technical skills and career
If you're an experienced Facilities Technician looking for your next opportunity to make an impact in a modern manufacturing environment, apply today. Join PDS Tech Commercial and put your maintenance expertise to work supporting an industry-leading operation dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellence.
Pay Details: $35.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered. In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.
PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.