3RD SHIFT - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

KENT WORLDWIDE; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

KENT Consumer Brands Americas, LLC in Bolingbrook, IL is hiring a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in our food manufacturing facility, with a strong electrical background and PLC experience. The role focuses on reducing downtime, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with production and engineering teams, while upholding GMPs and safety.

Compensation ranges from $27 to $35 per hour plus health, dental, vision, and 401(k), with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting production and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, attendance, and GMP familiarity.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform routine maintenance on production equipment, PLCs, and control systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and support equipment improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, audits, and inspections.
• Adhere to safety policies, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Provide training and support to the maintenance team and assist with audits.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints & schematics

Math & problem solving

GMP compliance

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

KENT Consumer Brands Americas, LLC, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, has an exciting opportunity to join our team supporting our consumer brands portfolio as a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician at our Bolingbrook, IL Facility.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and systems within our food manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's).

This position is designed and intended to be performed in Bolingbrook, IL.

• The compensation range for this role is $27 to $35 an hour, in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely perform routine installations, repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance on production equipment, PLCs, and control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities and support equipment improvement initiatives to extend asset life and enhance performance.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall plant operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, schedules, and best practices.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to maintenance team members and assist with audits and inspections conducted by external agencies.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience or demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, machining, and fabrication/welding systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining production and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Strong basic math, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, attendance, and commitment to workplace safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and required training as needed.

Safety is a top priority at KENT Worldwide. All employees are expected to follow safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.