Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing

Location: Rock City, Illinois
Pay: Starting around $35 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Non-Exempt

Available Shifts:

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians for a food ingredient manufacturing facility in Rock City, Illinois.

This position is ideal for a mechanically strong, self-motivated technician who can troubleshoot equipment independently. The facility relies heavily on pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, and process equipment rather than traditional conveyor or packaging equipment.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support safe and efficient production operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and facility systems
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment problems
Maintain and repair pumps, motors, valves, piping, and process equipment
Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime
Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance
Inspect motors, bearings, couplings, seals, and other rotating equipment
Use electrical meters and diagnostic tools to identify equipment failures
Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and blueprints
Complete work orders and accurately document maintenance activities in the CMMS
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects
Participate in root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures
Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition
Follow OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety procedures
Work closely with Production, Quality, and other maintenance team members

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required
At least two years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
Experience maintaining industrial pumps and electric motors
Basic knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, and control panels
Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently and determine the cause of failures
Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working in a food manufacturing or regulated production environment
Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift equipment as required
Willingness to work  2nd  shift