First-Shift Maintenance Technician: Keep Production Running

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

Northbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and growth opportunities

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL (60062) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing production equipment with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.

You will work with CMMS, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, and facility systems. Overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts may be required in a fast-paced GMP environment.

Qualifications

  • Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
  • 3+ years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with 110V, 208V, 460V 3‑phase systems.
  • Familiarity with PLCs and reading electrical/mechanical diagrams.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure continuous operation.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Diagnose issues, identify root causes, implement repairs, and upgrade equipment as needed.
  • Read blueprints/schematics; follow CMMS to document activities.
  • Follow safety protocols including LOTO and electrical safety standards.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory and provide backup support as needed.

Skills

Mechanical systems
Electrical systems
Troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Reading schematics
CMMS
Welding tools
Hydraulics & pneumatics
Hand tools & diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED
Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software
Multimeters
Electrical schematics
Blueprints
PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL (60062) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing production equipment with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.

You will work with CMMS, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, and facility systems. Overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts may be required in a fast-paced GMP environment.

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