2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Urban Farmer; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Manteno, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safe work practices. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues and supporting daily production to minimize downtime. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food/beverage.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints/manuals.
• Commitment to safe work practices and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Communicate status and parts needs to supervision.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Experience with hand/power tools

GMP and food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Multimeter

Job description

Our business is growing, and we’re hiring Maintenance Technicians who take pride in making improvements, staying ahead of issues, and keeping equipment running safely and reliably. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and condition‑based checks to minimize downtime and support daily production.

Industry

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Title

Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) and basic repairs on production and packaging equipment to defined standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues; elevate when needed.
• Perform basic condition‑based checks (temperatures, pressures, visual inspections) and report abnormal trends.
• Execute basic precision maintenance (torque to spec, correct lubrication, belt/chain tensioning).
• Use CMMS to open/complete/close work orders, enter failure codes, and record parts and labor.
• Follow GMP/HACCP/SQF requirements; protect product, prevent allergen cross‑contact, and support pre‑op checks.
• Work safely at all times with LOTO, PPE, and pre‑task risk assessments; maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Communicate status, parts needs, and risks to supervision and production; support solid shift handoffs.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food/beverage/CPG preferred).
• Mechanical and/or basic electrical aptitude; able to read prints and manuals.
• Experience with hand/power tools and basic diagnostic equipment (multimeter, gauges).
• CMMS experience (opening/closing WOs, failure codes, parts issues).
• GMP/food safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.

Nice to Have

• Trade school or technical coursework in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Exposure to CBM/PdM tools (IR camera, vibration pen, ultrasound), and basic PLC fault‑finding.
• Experience with CIP/COP areas, sanitary equipment, compressed air, steam, or refrigeration.
• OSHA‑10, forklift/aerial lift certification, welding/fabrication basics.