Maintenance Technician

Accurate Personnel; Berkeley (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Personnel外ers a Facilities Technician to ensure reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of production, packaging, culinary, and facility equipment. The role supports food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while upholding quality and workplace safety.

The position emphasizes troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, maintaining PLCs, servos, sensors, and packaging systems, along with adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging equipment, PLC-controlled conveyors, culinary equipment, and other machinery.
• Design and implement testing procedures for electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety policies.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal departments and participate in management meetings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Mechanical skills

Automation systems

English proficiency

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma

Required training programs

Tools

PLCs

Bar code readers

Job description

Reports To: Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Job Type: Full-Time (F/T)

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of production, packaging, culinary, and facility equipment. This role supports food safety, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of quality and workplace safety.

Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesEquipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical production equipment.
• Maintain and repair advanced systems including:
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Microprocessor-based devices
• Motors and speed regulators (including servos)
• Feedback devices and cam switches
• Electronic display panels
• Photoelectric devices and barcode readers
• Inductive proximity sensors
• Pneumatic actuators
• Temperature and phase-angle controllers
• Relays and switching devices
• Support equipment start-up, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on:
• Packaging equipment
• PLC-controlled conveyor systems
• Culinary equipment
• Other production and facility machinery
• Troubleshoot and maintain Proseal Packaging Technology Systems.
• Determine repair or replacement needs and perform corrective actions while adhering to established PLC and data architecture protocols.

Testing & System Support

• Design and implement testing procedures for electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems.
• Document and report testing results.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes.
• Work with electrical systems including:
• 480V
• 240V
• 220V
• 12V circuits and various amperages

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards are consistently met.
• Assist in training team members on safety and sanitation procedures.
• Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, and operational concerns promptly.

Inventory & Administrative Responsibilities

• Conduct recurring inventory counts and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain documentation required by company, government, and accrediting agencies.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal departments.
• Participate in management and operational meetings.

Additional Duties

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Move materials as required to support maintenance activities.
• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual operating conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsEducation

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete all company and government-required training programs.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated systems preferred.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate company software systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Forklift certification or experience is a plus.
• Professional demeanor with a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Physical Requirements

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

• Stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• Frequently bend, climb, crawl, reach, and work in confined spaces.
• Lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Perform lifting and carrying activities that may require twisting and turning.
• Travel locally when required.
• Work extended hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Manufacturing and warehouse setting, including packaging and storage areas.
• Refrigeration and freezer environments
• Cooking equipment and elevated temperatures
• Exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes.
• Moderate to loud noise levels are common.
• Requires continuous movement throughout production and warehouse facilities.

ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.