Maintenance Technician

Ace Partners

Kankakee, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$36 Per Hour
SKILLS
Blueprints, Circuit Testing, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Replacement, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Facilities and Maintenance, Food Production, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Maintenance Software, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Organizational Skills, Piping, Preventative Maintenance, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Record Keeping, Sanitation, Schematics, Technical Writing, Welding
LOCATION
Kankakee, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Kankakee, IL

1st Shift, Monday - Friday - 8am - 5pm

$28.00 – $36.00/hr

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a food production facility. This role will focus on troubleshooting, repair, installation, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment, electrical systems, and facility machinery
  • Install, maintain, move, replace, and remove machinery, piping, conduit, and production equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and equipment modifications
  • Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions, faulty wiring, sensors, motors, and control systems
  • Test electrical circuits, systems, and components to ensure proper operation
  • Install, program, and maintain PLCs, instrumentation equipment, and sensors
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, layouts, technical manuals, and electrical drawings
  • Perform pipe threading, fabrication, TIG welding, and general mechanical repairs
  • Support conveyor maintenance, equipment alignment, and production reliability initiatives
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure clean, organized work areas
  • Assist with facility maintenance, construction, and miscellaneous maintenance projects
  • Follow all safety, sanitation, and GMP standards within a regulated manufacturing environment

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing environments
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting experience with 480V/3-phase systems
  • Experience with AC/DC electrical systems, motors, controls, instrumentation, and sensors
  • PLC troubleshooting or programming experience preferred
  • Experience working within FDA-regulated or food manufacturing environments preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documents
  • Experience using CMMS or maintenance software systems preferred
  • Proficient with hand tools, power tools, pipe threading, and TIG welding
  • Forklift certification preferred
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Technical schooling, apprenticeship, or electrical training preferred

You should be proficient in:

  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

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