Automation Maintenance Tech – USDA Food Manufacturing

Mykelly; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mykelly is seeking an experienced Automation Technician in Romeoville, IL to maintain and repair automated production systems in a USDA-regulated facility. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and optimize packaging equipment, PLCs, VFDs, and electrical systems to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, reading schematics, and the ability to work first or second shift.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance in USDA/FDA food manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical docs.
• Basic PLC and VFD troubleshooting experience.
• Must be able to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and packaging lines.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors and panels.
• Read schematics and control drawings to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and USDA standards.

Skills

5+ years maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Mykelly is seeking an experienced Automation Technician in Romeoville, IL to maintain and repair automated production systems in a USDA-regulated facility. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and optimize packaging equipment, PLCs, VFDs, and electrical systems to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, reading schematics, and the ability to work first or second shift.