3RD SHIFT - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

KENT Consumer Brands Americas, LLC, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician at Bolingbrook, IL Facility. The Maintenance Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems within our food manufacturing facility, with a strong electrical background and PLC experience.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical background with PLC experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Good math, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety and GMP compliance; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform routine installations, repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance on production equipment, PLCs, and control systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to extend asset life and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in audits and inspections.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures, schedules, and best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to team members and support audits.

Skills

Electrical background

PLC experience

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC hardware

Electrical diagnostics

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 toKENT 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.

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