Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Finlays Solutions; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

401(K)

Job summary

Finlays Solutions is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in New Lenox, IL to support the manufacturing facility. You will perform repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.

You may participate in equipment changeovers, set-ups, and major rebuilds, with on-call shifts as needed. The role emphasizes safety, TPM/GMP compliance, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or GED
• Experience with food manufacturing and steam related equipment desirable
• Strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting highly desired
• Experience with pumps, piping, instrumentation equipment, welding, use of hoists, cranes, and fine measurement devices is a plus
• Minimum 2+ years maintenance experience preferably an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical devices, troubleshooting & repair, and safe work practices
• Must be comfortable with the use of personal computers and proficient with Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate process improvements
• Apply TPM and GMP principles in a manufacturing setting
• Lay out, install, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Perform preventive maintenance, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration
• Read blueprints and manuals to ensure proper installation and operation
• Record repairs, parts, and materials in the CMMS program
• Ensure safety priorities in operations and work execution
• Operate newly repaired machinery to verify repairs
• Provide toolkits and keep rolling toolbox ready

Skills

English proficiency

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Pumps & piping

Welding

Hoists & cranes operation

Industrial maintenance

Measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Outlook

Excel

Job description

About Us

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

About Us

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary

Provides maintenance support to the entire manufacturing facility to ensure quality and minimize production downtime. This position contributes to the ongoing upkeep of facility, machinery, equipment, and plant operations by providing repairs, adjustments, installations and preventive maintenance necessary for proper function and appearance of operations. Perform changeovers, set‑ups, and maintenance of all manufacturing equipment. Participates in all major rebuilds and plant facilities maintenance. May be placed on call to work extended hours or shifts, as required by management or business needs. This position is integral to the success of the organization. Equipment and facilities services must operate at an optimum level to ensure that quality products are delivered to our customers within the allotted time and at the desired price. The maintenance and facilities group must provide outstanding customer service to its customers, both internal and external. This position is onsite, based out of the New Lenox, IL location.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement
• Working knowledge of basic elements of TPM and Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment
• Applies a wide variety of methods, procedures & techniques to layout, install, align, repair, overhaul, & maintain various types of machines encompassing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems & operation principles
• Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts parts, equipment, and machinery
• Examines parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear recording the findings in the CMMS program for proper follow-up.
• Observes and tests the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices
• Operates newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Reads blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery
• Demonstrates equipment functions and features to machine operators
• Record repairs, maintenance, parts and materials used, orders or requisitions for new parts and materials within the defined CMMS program.
• Ensures the safety needs are given a top priority in operations support and work execution a. Examples: Arc Flash/Shock Hazard safety, confined space entry, LOTO, hazardous materials, hand tool safe use, etc.
• Performs mechanical troubleshooting, repair of miscellaneous equipment and preventative maintenance
• Every mechanic provides their own tools along with a lockable rolling toolbox / cart.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The salary range for this role is $31 - $34 hourly.

Within this range, individual pay is determined by the work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package for this position also includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), a quarterly incentive bonus, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum high school graduate or GED
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Experience with food manufacturing, and in steam related equipment, Lean Manufacturing and HACCP desirable
• Strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting highly desired
• Experience with pumps, piping, instrumentation equipment, welding, use of hoists, cranes, and fine measurement devices is a plus
• Minimum 2+ years’ maintenance experience preferably an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical devices, troubleshooting & repair, and safe work practices
• Must be comfortable with the use of personal computers and proficient with Outlook and Excel.

Work Environment

• Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols

Quality Statement

• Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

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