Maintenance Technician 2nd shift and 3rd shift

PDS Tech Commercial
  • Aurora, IL
  • $36–$40 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Maintenance Technician Join a World-Class Manufacturing Team | Aurora, ILEarn $36-$40/hr | Stable Schedule | Advanced Equipment | Career Growth

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in nutrition manufacturing to hire experienced Maintenance Technicians who are ready to take their careers to the next level.

If you're the type of technician who enjoys solving complex equipment issues, keeping production running at peak performance, and working with advanced manufacturing and packaging systems, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

You'll join a company whose products support millions of consumers worldwide while working alongside a skilled maintenance team that values safety, innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement.


Why You'll Love This Opportunity

✅ Competitive Pay: $36.00 - $40.00/hr + shift differential

✅ Consistent Full-Time Schedule

✅ Modern Manufacturing & Packaging Equipment

✅ Growth and Skill Development Opportunities

✅ Work for a Global Industry Leader

✅ Stable Manufacturing Environment

✅ Collaborative Team Culture

✅ Make a Direct Impact on Production Success


Location

Aurora, IL (On-Site)

Available Shifts

2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

3rd Shift Monday-Friday 10:00 PM-6:30 AM


What You'll Be Doing

As a Maintenance Technician II, you'll be a key player in keeping critical manufacturing and packaging operations running safely and efficiently.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment

  • Troubleshooting electromechanical systems and equipment failures

  • Diagnosing and repairing packaging and filling equipment

  • Supporting equipment uptime, reliability, and production goals

  • Working with motors, drives, sensors, pneumatic systems, and industrial controls

  • Troubleshooting equipment including:

    • Fillers

    • Cappers

    • Labelers

    • Conveyors

    • Check Weighers

    • Case Erectors

    • Palletizers

    • Stretch Wrappers

    • Blenders

    • Scales

  • Reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics

  • Utilizing electrical testing equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, meggers, and ohm meters

  • Completing PMs and documenting work orders in CMMS systems

  • Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives

  • Partnering with production teams to maximize efficiency and safety

  • Mentoring less experienced technicians and operators


Required ExperienceThese are mandatory qualifications and will be used for screening.

To be considered, candidates must have:

✔ 5+ Years of Filling & Packaging Maintenance Experience

Experience supporting manufacturing equipment such as:

  • Fillers

  • Cappers

  • Labelers

  • Packaging lines

  • Conveyors

  • Case packers

  • Palletizers

  • Similar automated production equipment

✔ 5+ Years of Electromechanical Troubleshooting Experience

Hands-on troubleshooting of industrial equipment operating within:

24VDC to 480VAC systems

Including:

  • Motors and drives

  • Motor controls

  • Sensors

  • Pneumatic systems

  • Electrical troubleshooting

  • Industrial production equipment

Additional Requirements
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics

  • Experience with AC/DC motors and drives

  • Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures

  • Understanding of Arc Flash and PPE requirements

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

  • Must supply personal hand tools

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping


Highly Preferred (Not Required)

Candidates with any of the following backgrounds will stand out:

  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing

  • Dry Powder Filling Operations

  • PLC Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

  • Fabrication

  • Welding

  • Servo Motors and Motion Control Systems

  • GMP and HACCP Manufacturing Environments

  • SAP or CMMS Experience

  • Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement

  • Technical Training in Electrical, Hydraulic, or Pneumatic Systems

  • Spanish Language Skills


Why This Role Stands Out

This isn't a facility maintenance position.

This is a true industrial maintenance career opportunity where you'll work on sophisticated filling and packaging equipment, solve challenging technical problems, and play a critical role in keeping a high-volume manufacturing operation running at peak performance.

Your expertise will directly impact production uptime, product quality, operational efficiency, and the delivery of products used by consumers around the world.


Apply Today

Bring your skills to a company that values experienced technicians and rewards problem solvers. Apply today.



Pay Details: $36.00 to $40.00 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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


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.


\nCompany Description

Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

Today, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.

Company Description

Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.\r\n\r\nToday, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAurora, IL
Salary$36–$40 Per Hour

Skills

  • Adobe Flashunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • DC Motorunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Electromechanicsunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Food Productionunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Nutritionunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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