Maintenance Technician

FactoryFix

Melrose Park (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick

Monthly production bonuses

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operation of bakery machinery and equipment. You will set up, adjust, maintain, and repair the production line machinery to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible hours in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

Bakery/food manufacturing experience preferred.
2–5 years in industrial bakery and/or food manufacturing environment preferred.
Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting.
Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Overtime, weekends, and flexible hours required.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment to minimize downtime.
Set up, adjustment, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment used in the production facility.
Work on ovens, packing lines, conveyors, plumbing, pneumatic hydraulics, cutting as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical/PLC systems as needed.

Skills

Strong mechanical and problem-solving

Troubleshooting skills

Self-starter

Effective communicator

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently

Overtime and flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding MIG/TIG/STICK

Electrical PLC diagnostics

OSHA 10 Certification

Power Industrial Training Certification

Job description

Role And Responsibilities

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment to minimize downtime; responsible for set up, adjustment, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment used in the production facility.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Support Equipment (Ovens, Packing lines, Conveyors.
Plumbing, Pneumatic Hydraulics, Cutting.
Strong Mechanical and Problem-Solving Skills.
Excellent trouble-shooting skills Service-oriented(responsive)
Power Industrial Training Certification a plus
Electrical, PLC Diagnostics a plus.
Welding MIG, TIG, Stick a plus.
Self-Starter- able to start and complete projects independently.
Effective communicator Process-oriented, methodical
High School Diploma.
2-5 years’ experience in industrial bakery and/or food manufacturing environment preferred.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Ability to perform the following: standing for extended periods of time; walking, lifting, climbing, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible work hours

Benefits

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
401k Plan
Short term disability available
Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave
Monthly production bonuses

EEO Statement

Pure Food Specialties’ is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

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