Food Plant Maintenance Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift Premium

Randstad USA; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, and 401k

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring Maintenance Technicians for multiple food manufacturing facilities in the Chicago land area. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting safe plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial plant maintenance (food industry preferred), strong knowledge of 3-phase motor controls, AC/DC drives, and PLC-based systems, with welding/fabrication experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial plant maintenance (food industry preferred).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase motor controls, AC/DC drives, and PLC-based systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience highly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift/move up to 60 lbs and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Must be flexible to work weekends or extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance tasks, including equipment rebuilds.
• Execute PMs and document work performed using maintenance tracking systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Support plant operations by coordinating maintenance activities with production teams.
• Order and manage parts inventory using Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace in line with GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols.
• Communicate with team leads, supervisors, and the plant manager to report issues.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and motor control troubleshooting (3-phase, AC/DC drives).

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC

3-phase motor controls

Welding

Fabrication

AC/DC drives

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Maintenance tracking systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/Technical Degree (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance tracking systems

Blueprints/Schematics interpretation

Job description

Randstad USA is hiring Maintenance Technicians for multiple food manufacturing facilities in the Chicago land area. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting safe plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial plant maintenance (food industry preferred), strong knowledge of 3-phase motor controls, AC/DC drives, and PLC-based systems, with welding/fabrication experience a plus.