Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift (Food Manufacturing)

Rich Products Corporation; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteer opportunities

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on 1st shift in Crest Hill, IL. You will oversee the efficient operation of plant equipment, perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair, and conduct preventive maintenance across production lines.

The role requires 3–5 years in food processing with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency with Rich’s SCADA system.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in food processing and repair of production equipment with advanced control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train other associates in maintenance operations.
• Desire to be a member of a self-directed work team.
• Proficient on Rich’s SCADA system.
• General mechanical, electrical and logic principle knowledge.
• Basic plumbing, metalworking and facilities/building maintenance knowledge.
• Awareness of safety guidelines (GMP, food safety).
• Understanding machine operating and adjustment procedures.
• Willingness to contribute to Production Improvement and temporary teams as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses maintenance failures.
• Uses drawings, P&IDs, and manuals to tune equipment and applies electrical/logic principles to solve problems.
• Applies basic plumbing, metalworking and facilities knowledge as needed.
• Works with devices like gauges, RTDs, transmitters, I/Ps and flow meters.
• Trains new associates and team members on maintenance skills.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area per GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes related paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader.
• Supports operations and assists with production as needed.

Skills

SCADA proficiency

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical/Logic knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Training others

Self-directed teamwork

Plumbing/Metalworking basics

Safety knowledge (GMP)

Food safety awareness

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on 1st shift in Crest Hill, IL. You will oversee the efficient operation of plant equipment, perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair, and conduct preventive maintenance across production lines.

The role requires 3–5 years in food processing with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency with Rich’s SCADA system.