Food Plant Maintenance Tech - 2nd/3rd Shifts, $30-34/hr

Bento; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Extensive training

Career advancement

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Bento is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the Chicago Food Factory to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment critical to food production and packaging. You will work across electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring safety standards and GMP compliance while supporting fast-paced production.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a maintenance worker in a food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift at least 50 lbs.
• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Team player able to work with others.
• Flexible availability for various shifts and weekends.
• Spanish language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical failure.
• Repair and replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment on different shifts.
• Perform facility maintenance, including plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Read and interpret technical manuals to perform repairs.
• Maintain records of mechanical activities, including work orders and service logs.
• Ensure safety protocols and GMP compliance during maintenance.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Spanish language

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Job description

Bento is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the Chicago Food Factory to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment critical to food production and packaging. You will work across electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring safety standards and GMP compliance while supporting fast-paced production.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime.