1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Mechanical

Georgia Nut Company; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair production and facility equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operations. You will troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and support rebuilds under supervision.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree or 2+ years of maintenance experience, with strong mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and adherence to safety procedures. On-site, first shift, full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year technical degree in maintenance or minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Technical degree, associate degree, or equivalent training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and replace equipment across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and relay systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize unplanned downtime to restore production safely.
• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in maintenance

2+ years hands-on experience

Tools

PLC

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

VFDs

Job description

Georgia Nut Company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair production and facility equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operations. You will troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and support rebuilds under supervision.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree or 2+ years of maintenance experience, with strong mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and adherence to safety procedures. On-site, first shift, full-time opportunity.