Industrial Maintenance Technician — PLC & Equipment expert

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth

Safe work environment

Job summary

Bell Northbrook, located in Northbrook, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant by keeping production equipment reliable and efficient.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with preventive maintenance, and the ability to read technical drawings and operate CMMS. Training and career growth opportunities are available in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems; troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, sensors, pumps, conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production equipment.
• Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
• Safely install, modify, and upgrade plant equipment as required.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and report issues.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, and building infrastructure as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals for repairs.
• Use CMMS to document maintenance activities.
• Follow safety protocols including LOTO, Hot Work, and Electrical Safety Standards.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and ordering supplies.
• Provide backup support to other Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Read blueprints/schematics

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Welding

PLC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Bell Northbrook, located in Northbrook, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our flavor manufacturing plant by keeping production equipment reliable and efficient.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with preventive maintenance, and the ability to read technical drawings and operate CMMS. Training and career growth opportunities are available in a safety‑driven environment.