Industrial Maintenance Tech - Production & Machine Upkeep

FactoryFix; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick

Monthly production bonuses

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operation of bakery machinery and equipment. You will set up, adjust, maintain, and repair the production line machinery to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible hours in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bakery/food manufacturing experience preferred.
• 2–5 years in industrial bakery and/or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime, weekends, and flexible hours required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Set up, adjustment, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment used in the production facility.
• Work on ovens, packing lines, conveyors, plumbing, pneumatic hydraulics, cutting as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical/PLC systems as needed.

Skills

Strong mechanical and problem-solving

Troubleshooting skills

Self-starter

Effective communicator

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently

Overtime and flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding MIG/TIG/STICK

Electrical PLC diagnostics

OSHA 10 Certification

Power Industrial Training Certification

Job description

FactoryFix is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operation of bakery machinery and equipment. You will set up, adjust, maintain, and repair the production line machinery to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible hours in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.