2nd Shift Maintenance Technician: Elevate Plant Uptime

Bell Flavors & Fragrances LATAM; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

Bell Northbrook is seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant by maintaining, repairing, and optimizing equipment. This role emphasizes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and facility upkeep to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency on production lines.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting is a plus, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems with troubleshooting of motors and conveyors.
• Experience with 110V, 208V, and 460V three-phase systems.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and blueprints.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics and welding knowledge desired.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; climb ladders; work in confined spaces.
• Flexibility for overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts.
• CMMS proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production equipment.
• Diagnose operational issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
• Safely install, modify, and upgrade plant equipment as required.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and report potential issues.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, and general building infrastructure as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to facilitate repairs.
• Use CMMS to document maintenance activities.
• Follow safety protocols, including LOTO, Hot Work, and Electrical Safety Standards.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Provide backup support to other Maintenance Technicians when required.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Safety protocols

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Multimeters

Electrical tooling

Job description

Bell Northbrook is seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant by maintaining, repairing, and optimizing equipment. This role emphasizes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and facility upkeep to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency on production lines.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting is a plus, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints.