Evening Automation Technician – Food Manufacturing & PLCs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Hands-on technical role

Collaborative team

Job summary

Jobot in Romeoville, IL, seeks an Automation Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain food processing equipment and facility systems in a USDA-regulated environment. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include repairing conveyors and packaging lines, reading electrical schematics, wiring, and minor PLC/VFD programming. Candidate must have 5+ years in food manufacturing maintenance and be able to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment (USDA or FDA preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs (troubleshooting and minor programming).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work any shift as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work in accordance with established safety and workmanship standards.
• Ensure all equipment operates safely and reliably to support production requirements.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and repair processing and packaging equipment, including conveyors, bagging systems, case erectors, check weighers, and barcode systems.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment to perform repairs, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (110/230/460V), including motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit, and wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation for troubleshooting purposes.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and programming of PLCs and VFDs.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all equipment is operational and production-ready prior to scheduled runs.
• Maintain building systems in compliance with local, state, and fire safety regulations.
• Fabricate parts and modify equipment as required to support operations.
• Adhere to all safety programs, including lockout/tagout and other established procedures.
• Support training and development of maintenance and operations team members.
• Maintain compliance with SQF Food Safety Code and company quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

VFD operation

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Jobot in Romeoville, IL, seeks an Automation Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain food processing equipment and facility systems in a USDA-regulated environment. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include repairing conveyors and packaging lines, reading electrical schematics, wiring, and minor PLC/VFD programming. Candidate must have 5+ years in food manufacturing maintenance and be able to work varied shifts.