Food Plant Maintenance Tech – 1st Shift

Winland Foods, Inc.; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Short/Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

EAP

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Protection

Legal

Critical Illness

Job summary

Winland Foods, Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, assist with machine setup, and maintain accurate CMMS records.

This full-time role offers a 1st shift, competitive hourly salary ($34.10–$38.75), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to lead improvements while upholding GMPs and food-safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or food production experience.
• Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification.
• Must be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Assist with machine setup, equipment modifications, and rebuilds.
• Maintain CMMS records and documentation.
• Adhere to GMPs, OSHA, and safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Forklift operation

Job description

Winland Foods, Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, assist with machine setup, and maintain accurate CMMS records.

This full-time role offers a 1st shift, competitive hourly salary ($34.10–$38.75), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to lead improvements while upholding GMPs and food-safety