Maintenance Technician

Just In Time Staffing

Elgin, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Documentation, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Safety, Food Quality, Food Safety, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Production Machining, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Schematics
LOCATION
Elgin, IL
POSTED
23 days ago

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, and ongoing maintenance of production equipment, machinery, and facility systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring all equipment operates efficiently and safely while meeting food safety, quality, and production standards. The technician will work closely with Operations and Quality teams to support a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.

**Key Responsibilities

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  • Perform preventive maintenance on all production and facility equipment according to established schedules

  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime

  • Install, modify, and maintain mechanical and facility equipment as needed

  • Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and performance

  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory requirements

  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure all maintenance activities meet food safety standards

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend equipment upgrades or process improvements

  • Follow all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and proper use of PPE

  • Participate in ongoing training and stay current with maintenance best practices and new technologies

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

You should be proficient in:

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repair
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Electrical Schematic Reading
  • Equipment Repair & Maintenance
  • Equipment Installation

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
  • Conveyor Systems

About the Company

J

Just In Time Staffing

Our goal at Just In Time Staffing LLC (JIT) is to be your number one staffing solution provider – not just another staffing agency. JIT is privately owned and family operated, specializing in staffing semi-skilled and skilled manufacturing and office administration positions. Our clients’ requests range from weekly assignments to permanent placement through temp-to- hire.

But we don’t stop there. JIT is your partner in business, keeping you updated on the latest labor trends and legislations that can have a direct impact on your business success. We’ve hosted free seminars with topics that impact all of our businesses, such as OSHA Compliance and Worker’s Compensation.

Being privately owned gives JIT the flexibility to send our team to work with your’s to create staffing solutions specifically tailored to your industry, seasonal fluctuations, unexpected production schedules changes, etc.

Utilizing JIT to fill positions during hiring freezes, vacation or maternity leave, keeps your business running uninterrupted and without the worries of unemployment costs.

Our clients take comfort in knowing how well JIT takes care of our own employees. We offer holiday/vacation bonuses and medical insurance to all eligible workers. Therefore, JIT is able to retain a reliable and committed workforce.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.jittemps.com