2nd Shift Maintenance Technician — Plant Reliability Hero

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

OT opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Northbrook, IL is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing manufacturing equipment across production lines, with a 2:00 PM–10:30 PM schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, PLC familiarity, and the ability to work safely with CMMS, blueprints, and PM programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Associate degree in a related field preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, sensors, switches, pumps, and conveyors.
• Experience working with 110V, 208V, and 460V three-phase electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting (programming experience is a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as needed.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts as needed.
• Proficiency in CMMS software for tracking maintenance activities.

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, reporting potential issues before they escal.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, and general building infrastructure as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to facilitate repairs.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety protocols, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), 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 troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Multimeter

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Northbrook, IL is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing manufacturing equipment across production lines, with a 2:00 PM–10:30 PM schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, PLC familiarity, and the ability to work safely with CMMS, blueprints, and PM programs.