Industrial Maintenance Technician — Mechanical & Multitrade

Alto Ingredients, Inc; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k with company match up to 6%

Fitness center stipend

Generous vacation policy

Service awards for longevity

Volunteer time off - 8 hours

Job summary

Alto Ingredients, Inc. in Pekin, IL is seeking a Specialty Technician - Mechanical to maintain and repair complex equipment across multiple trades.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a mix of welding, mechanical, and electrical skills, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The position involves preventive and corrective maintenance, toolbox tasks, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure production reliability.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, math, and basic computer/MS Office skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding experience (Stick, TIG, MIG) preferred.
• At least one of: 4-year technical degree or 2-year tech degree + 2 years maintenance exp., or 4 years maintenance exp., or completed apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machines, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and controls.
• Perform preventive, predictive maintenance as scheduled.
• Install, monitor, repair, and replace equipment as required.
• Adhere to safety, cGMP and sanitation standards; follow management instructions.
• Work overtime as needed and collaborate with team on multi-trade tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

4 Year Technical/Vocational Degree - Industrial Mechanical Maintenance

2 Year Technical/Vocational Degree + 2+ years experience

4+ years Industrial Mechanical Maintenance experience

Skilled trade apprenticeship or approved training program

Job description

Alto Ingredients, Inc. in Pekin, IL is seeking a Specialty Technician - Mechanical to maintain and repair complex equipment across multiple trades.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a mix of welding, mechanical, and electrical skills, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The position involves preventive and corrective maintenance, toolbox tasks, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure production reliability.