Maintenance Tech

Korpack; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Korpack, located in Illinois, seeks a maintenance professional to keep packaging lines running safely and efficiently. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, quick repair of mechanical and electrical faults, and strict adherence to GMP and food safety standards. You will work with QA, sanitation, and production to minimize downtime.

Strong knowledge of Limble CMMS and basic Excel are advantageous. The successful candidate will document every action, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to read schematics and manuals.
• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety requirements in production/packaging environments.
• Strong safety mindset including LOTO, PPE, hot work and working at heights.
• Excellent documentation practices and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with production, QA, and sanitation teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on packaging equipment; document work in the CMMS.
• Respond to breakdowns, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
• Conduct contamination risk assessments in food areas before starting work and coordinate with QA and sanitation.
• Log gear, parts, times, and notes on work orders; ensure tool/part accounting.
• Use only approved, food-grade materials and lubricants; route temporary repairs to QA for approval.
• Tag and isolate equipment with food safety risks until QA clearance; maintain equipment history and spare parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

No degree specified

Tools

Limble CMMS

Excel

Job description

Our Mission and Purpose

Our mission is clear: to be North America’s premier packaging solutions provider, simplifying client operations with innovative, technology-driven solutions. We are fueled by the values instilled by Nick Novy, aiming to not just meet but exceed industry benchmarks. Our purpose is to empower our customers with smarter business decisions through our expertise.

Korpack’s Promise: FAST and Beyond

Korpack stands for more than just speed. Our F.A.S.T methodology – Fearless, Adaptable, Simplistic, and Technology-driven – is a testament to our approach toward complex challenges. We’re not afraid to dive deep and tackle the toughest packaging puzzles with agility and clarity, all while harnessing the power of technology.

Culture: The Korpack Difference

In the heart of Korpack, there’s a culture that thrives on agility, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re not your typical packaging company. Our start-up spirit combined with our industry experience makes us uniquely dynamic. We embrace challenges, turning them into opportunities to innovate and grow. Our team, akin to a close-knit family, is dedicated to achieving success for our clients. We believe in building relationships based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations assigned through Limble on time, following manufacturer recommendations and approved procedures; record all work, parts, and notes in the work order.
• Respond to breakdowns and Maintenance Requisition Slips from production; troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and conveyor faults on packaging lines (case packers, shrink wrappers, sealers, labelers, conveyors, scales, metal detectors) to restore production quickly.
• Before any mechanical work in a food area, complete and document a contamination risk assessment and notify Production, QA, and Sanitation; after the work, account for every tool and part brought into the area and confirm food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized before the line restarts.
• Record on each work order the equipment, area, repair description, product lot running, start and completion times, risk assessment, preventive actions, tool/part accounting, and notifications made.
• Use only food-grade, approved materials and lubricants on production equipment; never use cardboard, tape, paper, or zip ties for repairs, and route any temporary repair to QA for approval.
• Place equipment or facility areas that pose a food safety risk on hold, tag them, and track them through the Equipment/Facility Hold Program until QA releases them.
• Maintain equipment history cards and critical spare parts; keep the maintenance tool list and tool inventory current.
• Perform building and utility upkeep: lighting, HVAC, compressed air, doors, floors, walls, drains, and pest-proofing, and report facility damage found on periodic inspections.
• Support installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and start-up of new equipment.
• Monitor repeat breakdowns, flag abnormalities noticed during operation, and recommend additions to the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Follow lockout/tagout, hot work, working-at-heights, and all plant safety rules; report accidents and near misses.
• Support internal, customer, and SQF audits with maintenance records and walk-throughs.
• Assist with special projects as requested.

Competencies

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; reads schematics and manuals
• Working knowledge of GMPs and food safety requirements for maintenance in food areas
• Safety-first mindset (LOTO, PPE, hot work, heights)
• Thoroughness and attention to detail in documentationProblem-solver who works calmly under downtime pressure
• Clear communication with production, QA, and sanitation
• Ethical conduct and willingness to report issues
• Comfortable with CMMS software (Limble), email, and basic Excel

Our Commitment to You

At Korpack, customer delight is not just a goal; it’s our way of doing business. We are committed to delivering quality services consistently, on time, and maintaining enduring relationships. Our endeavor is to continually enhance our performance and adhere to the highest statutory and regulatory standards.