Electro-Mechanical Technician – PLC & Industrial Maintenance

GELITA NORTH AMERICA MASTER GROUP; Calumet City, Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

GELITA NORTH AMERICA MASTER GROUP in Chicago seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair gelatine production equipment. The role focuses on reducing downtime, responding to failures, and performing preventive maintenance to keep operations running 24/7.

The ideal candidate will support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000 systems, uphold the Quality, Environmental, and Food Safety Policy, and work daytime hours with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Pass mechanical and electrical aptitude tests with 80% or higher.
• Experience with PLC control systems is a plus.
• Experience in batch or continuous process food or chemical production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment in a gelatine manufacturing facility.
• Reduce downtime by diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation faults.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and FSSC 22000 systems and related policies.
• Maintain GMP standards and plant safety while servicing process equipment.
• Troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration and other utility systems as needed.
• Lubricate and maintain mechanical components to ensure consistent operation.
• Work with General Maintenance Supervisor on daily tasks and on-call rotations.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

PLC control systems

Aptitude testing

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

GELITA NORTH AMERICA MASTER GROUP in Chicago seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair gelatine production equipment. The role focuses on reducing downtime, responding to failures, and performing preventive maintenance to keep operations running 24/7.

The ideal candidate will support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000 systems, uphold the Quality, Environmental, and Food Safety Policy, and work daytime hours with on-call duties as needed.