Maintenance Mechanic - Food Processing & Packaging

Chicago Meat Authority Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meat Purchase Program

Job summary

Chicago Meat Authority, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic in Chicago, IL to keep our processing and packaging lines running reliably.

You will perform setup, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, and PLC-driven systems, ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, proficiency with welding and fabrication, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Technical school degree or equivalent trade training in mechanical engineering, HVAC, refrigeration, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, repair, and maintenance of production machinery, including packaging lines, conveyors, and processing equipment.
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Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Welding and fabrication

PLC basics

Safety compliance

Documentation skills

Education

Technical school degree or trade training

Tools

HVAC equipment knowledge

Job description

Chicago Meat Authority, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic in Chicago, IL to keep our processing and packaging lines running reliably.

You will perform setup, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, and PLC-driven systems, ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, proficiency with welding and fabrication, and strong problem-solving skills.