Boilers/HVAC & Utilities Maintenance Tech - PM Shift

Berner Foods Manufacturing; Dakota (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Berner Food & Beverage in Dakota, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to execute the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnose mechanical issues on high-speed lines, and perform repairs. You will inspect and test equipment, interpret manuals and schematics, and document work in CMMS.

Role includes supporting plant utilities (steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC) and adhering to safety standards. Shift work, overtime, and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Technical maintenance schooling or 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with boilers, chillers, or HVAC preferred; strong mechanical background.
• Ability to troubleshoot/repair gearboxes, bearings, belts, and hydraulics.
• Read/interpret manuals, diagrams, safety rules and schedules from drawings and schematics.
• Willing to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Preventive Maintenance program to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Analyze problems; interpret manuals, drawings, and schematics to perform mechanical repairs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to validate repairs and confirm root cause.
• Follow all safety policies and document work orders in CMMS with clear communication.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and startups to hit performance targets.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Maintenance and Repair

Mechanical Systems & Component Repair

Electrical Panel Installation

Equipment Repair

Equipment Installation

Pneumatics Troubleshooting

Reading Schematics

Job description

Berner Food & Beverage in Dakota, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to execute the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnose mechanical issues on high-speed lines, and perform repairs. You will inspect and test equipment, interpret manuals and schematics, and document work in CMMS.

Role includes supporting plant utilities (steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC) and adhering to safety standards. Shift work, overtime, and weekends are required.