Maintenance Technician 3rd shift

Maintain Reliability. Drive Performance. Support Production Excellence.

Location: Aurora, IL (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Compensation: $33-$40/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to join a leading global nutrition manufacturer committed to improving health and wellness through science-based nutritional products.

This role is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in filling and packaging equipment and electromechanical troubleshooting. You will play a critical role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.

• Serve as the first responder for equipment downtime and production-related maintenance issues.

• Complete and document maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance activities within the CMMS system.

• Partner with production teams to support equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

• Conduct inspections and identify opportunities for preventive and corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.

• Assist in training and mentoring maintenance team members and equipment operators.

• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, GMP requirements, quality standards, and company policies.

Equipment You'll Support

• Blenders and scales

• Bottle rinsers, fillers, cappers, and labelers

• Check weighers

• Case erectors and sealers

• Palletizers and stretch wrappers

• AC/DC motors and drives

• Packaging and processing equipment

Minimum Requirements (Required)Education

• High School Diploma, GED, technical training, vocational diploma, or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with filling and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment

• Minimum 5 years of electromechanical troubleshooting experience with equipment operating from 24VDC through 480VAC systems

• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic maintenance skills

Technical Expertise

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

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic diagrams

• Working knowledge of:

  • Lockout/Tagout procedures

  • Arc Flash and PPE requirements

  • Three-phase industrial wiring and power distribution

  • Electrical formulas and mechanical calculations

  • AC/DC drives and motor troubleshooting

  • PLC I/O troubleshooting and industrial networking

Additional Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must supply personal hand tools

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift

• Ability to read and write in English

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is highly valued but not required:

• Food and beverage manufacturing experience

• Fabrication experience

• Welding experience

• Familiarity with PLCs and PLC-based troubleshooting

• Technical training in electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems

• Basic PLC and drive programming/training

• Knowledge of NEC standards

• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA 79

• Experience using SAP or other CMMS platforms

• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP requirements

• Experience with dry powder filling equipment

• Motion control experience, including servo motors and drives

• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification or experience

• Spanish language skills

Why Join This Team?

This is an opportunity to work for a company whose products impact the health and well-being of consumers worldwide. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values safety, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay plus shift differential

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and packaging technologies

• Stable, growing production environment

• Ongoing technical training and career development opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

• Meaningful involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

• Long-term career growth potential with a global industry leader

Apply Today

If you have 5+ years of filling and packaging experience and 5+ years of electromechanical troubleshooting experience (24VDC-480VAC) and enjoy solving complex equipment challenges in a manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Join a team dedicated to operational excellence and helping improve lives through science-based nutrition.

Pay Details: $33.00 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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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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