3rd Shift Maintenance Tech: PLC, Automation & Food Processing

Synergy Flavors, Inc.

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for the 3rd shift in our Chicago facility. The role focuses on electrical/electronic maintenance, PLCs, ASI devices, and mechanical systems to support a 24/7 operation.

The ideal candidate has a trade school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in industrial maintenance within food/pharma/dairy sectors, and strong reading skills for P&IDs, PFDs, and schematics. Ongoing training and cross-functional teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

Trade School diploma, Military Training or Associates from a technical college.
Experience with food processing in relation to direct and indirect steam injection, heat exchangers, membrane filtration and energy recovery.
Minimum of 5 years of experience performing industrial maintenance in Pharmaceutical, Dairy or Food industries.
Strong leadership skills and initiative.
Ability to multitask or handle multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
Good communication skills verbal and written; able to read P&IDs, PFDs and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency and routine maintenance in support of manufacturing and upkeep of the facility.
Troubleshoot issues and resolve them with minimal assistance.
Communicate with vendors to identify and purchase parts.
Cross train with other technicians to broaden the knowledge base of the Maintenance department.
Help to maintain inventory of critical spare parts.
Participate in projects to upgrade the facility and manufacturing processes.
Complete documentation related to the position such as work orders and log books.
Support a 24/7-day operation.