1st Shift Food Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Urban Farmer; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician in Manteno, IL to keep our food manufacturing line running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on preventative maintenance and fast, reliable repair of critical equipment to maximize plant uptime.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on conveyors, ovens, mixers, and packaging machines, record repairs, train operators, and collaborate with engineering and production to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training in industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, and basic control systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting bearings, belts, sheaves, sprockets, chains, and gear reducers and proper alignment of these drive devices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail.
• Ability to work at heights
• Forklift and scissor lift operation would be a plus.
• Flexibility to work off-hours and respond to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on conveyors, ovens, mixers, and packaging machines.
• Document all repairs and maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime; identify root causes.
• Maintain organized spare parts inventory; coordinate with Storeroom and planner.
• Train operators on equipment operation and basic maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve reliability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLCs

Control systems

Maintenance tools

Drive systems

Reading schematics

Communication & teamwork

Safety awareness

Height work

Forklift operation

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical industrial maintenance training preferred

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Urban Farmer is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician in Manteno, IL to keep our food manufacturing line running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on preventative maintenance and fast, reliable repair of critical equipment to maximize plant uptime.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on conveyors, ovens, mixers, and packaging machines, record repairs, train operators, and collaborate with engineering and production to improve reliability.