Food Plant Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

JobSquad; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a 3rd Shift Food Industry Maintenance Tech to service equipment in a food manufacturing setting. The role has a primarily mechanical focus with some electrical work and requires the ability to read manuals and follow GMP practices.

You will diagnose problems, replace parts, schedule maintenance with MS Office, and coordinate with the maintenance manager. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 2-year trades degree or 4 years plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; able to read/write English.
• Welding and fabrication skills; knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance per PMs and work orders.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust equipment.
• Read manuals and schedules; order parts and schedule jobs; maintain GMP.
• Maintain safety policies and report issues to the maintenance manager.
• Use Microsoft Office to track parts and jobs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Two-year trades degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JobSquad in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a 3rd Shift Food Industry Maintenance Tech to service equipment in a food manufacturing setting. The role has a primarily mechanical focus with some electrical work and requires the ability to read manuals and follow GMP practices.

You will diagnose problems, replace parts, schedule maintenance with MS Office, and coordinate with the maintenance manager. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; weekend shifts may be required.