Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionThis position is located in Rock City, Illinois.
Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Rock City, IllinoisPay: Starting around $35 per hour, based on experienceJob Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Non-Exempt
Available Shift: 2nd Shift only, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Job Summary
We are hiring experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanics for a food ingredient manufacturing facility in Rock City, Illinois.
This is a hands-on maintenance position focused on pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, bearings, seals, couplings, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other process equipment.
The Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to improve equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and support safe and efficient plant operations.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systemsDiagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment problemsMaintain and repair pumps, motors, valves, piping, and process equipmentInspect, repair, and replace bearings, seals, couplings, and other mechanical componentsRespond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance callsPerform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenanceIdentify worn, damaged, or failing equipment componentsHelp determine the root causes of recurring equipment failuresRead mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, blueprints, and technical documentationComplete work orders and document maintenance activities in the CMMSAssist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projectsMaintain tools, replacement parts, and work areas in a clean and organized conditionFollow OSHA, food-safety, sanitation, and plant-safety proceduresWork closely with Production, Quality, and other maintenance team members
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED requiredAt least two years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferredStrong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skillsExperience maintaining industrial pumps, motors, valves, and process equipmentKnowledge of bearings, seals, couplings, piping, and rotating equipmentExperience troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systemsAbility to identify equipment failures and complete repairs independentlyWorking knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practicesAbility to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentationStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a maintenance teamComfortable working in a food-manufacturing or regulated production environmentAbility to perform physically demanding maintenance work and lift equipment as requiredAvailable to work the second shift only: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Preferred Background
Food, beverage, dairy, ingredient, chemical, or process manufacturing experienceExperience maintaining pumps, valves, seals, bearings, piping, and rotating equipmentPneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting experienceCMMS and work-order documentation experienceTechnical certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or a related field
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and capable of troubleshooting manufacturing equipment without constant supervision.
Strong mechanical ability, initiative, reliability, and independent problem-solving are the highest priorities.
Relevant previous titles may include Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Maintenance Mechanic, Process Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, or Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
Apply Today
Qualified candidates interested in a stable, full-time opportunity on 2nd shift only (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM) are encouraged to apply. Please submit an updated resume highlighting your manufacturing maintenance experience and work with pumps, motors, valves, bearings, piping, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and process equipment.