Maintenance Technician
Tate & Lyle
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Job summary
Tate & Lyle in Sycamore, IL is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support blending and packaging operations. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain production equipment, while assisting with parts management and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability, requiring strong mechanical/electrical skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced facility.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience or equivalent training.
- Strong mechanical abilities and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to safety and food safety standards.
- Familiarity with industrial automation and electrical troubleshooting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Disassemble, rebuild, and replace components; calibrate sensors and controls.
- Maintain blenders, fillers, conveyors, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
- Support preventive maintenance and parts management; document work records.
- Assist with facility upkeep, lubrication, and equipment reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with production teams and contractors to minimize downtime.
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Job description
At Tate & Lyle, our purpose is simple: Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food. With more than 165 years of innovation, we partner with the world's leading food and beverage brands to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products enjoyed by millions every day. Our employees play a vital role in helping customers succeed while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.
The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting our blending and packaging operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment. This hands‑on position works closely with production teams to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure safe, efficient plant operations. In addition to performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Technician assists with parts management, component standardization, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Disassemble, rebuild, and replace defective components including motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and electrical equipment.
- Reassemble machinery and perform final adjustments to ensure proper operation.
- Repair and maintain blenders, fillers, conveyors, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
- Calibrate and maintain sensors, controls, scales, metal detectors, and other electronic instruments.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Facility & Utility Support:
- Inspect, maintain, and repair facility systems including pumps, valves, chillers, compressors, and power distribution equipment.
- Work closely with production personnel to address equipment issues and improve reliability.
- Assist outside contractors during maintenance projects and facility upgrades.
- Support maintenance planning and spare parts inventory management.
Continuous Improvement:
- Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns, production interruptions, and emergency situations.
- Help identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and audit‑ready.
At Tate & Lyle, protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business. Every team member is accountable for working safely, following all EHS requirements, and supporting a culture where everyone can stop unsafe work. Employees are expected to actively support our:
- Life Saving Principles (LSPs) STOP Work Authority
- Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality, and Food Safety programs
- Lockout/Tagout (Lock, Tag, Try) procedures
- Confined Space Entry programs
- Hot Work permitting processes
- Hazard identification and risk reduction initiatives
- Safety Responsibilities: Follow all EHSQS policies, procedures, and work instructions. Report spills, equipment malfunctions, hazards, environmental concerns, or unsafe conditions. Participate in required inspections, audits, and safety monitoring activities. Support safe work permitting systems and regulatory compliance requirements. Demonstrate and promote safe behaviors throughout the facility.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience or demonstrated proficiency through an industrial maintenance training program.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.
Preferred Experience:
- Food manufacturing
- Packaging operations
- Industrial automation
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance systems
- Conveyor systems
- Industrial instrumentation and controls
Skills & Knowledge:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
- Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance experience.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Forklift operation experience and willingness to complete on‑site certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of proper tool use and maintenance practices.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to changing production needs.
What Makes You Successful:
- Demonstrates a strong safety mindset.
- Is comfortable speaking up when unsafe conditions exist.
- Works collaboratively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams.
- Is dependable, punctual, and accountable.
- Is self‑motivated and able to manage priorities independently.
- Has a continuous improvement mindset.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
- Climb stairs, ladders, and elevated work platforms.
- Work at heights when required.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull maintenance tools, equipment, and parts.
- Distinguish colors and adjust visual focus for troubleshooting and equipment inspection.
- Work safely around moving machinery and production equipment.
- Moving mechanical equipment
- Dust and airborne particles
- Noise and vibration
- Temperature fluctuations
- Humidity and outdoor weather conditions
- Production and utility systems
The pay range for this position is $30.68 - $40.19 per hour and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall skill set. We are hiring for 2nd shift (1:30-10:00 pm) which offers a $1.00 shift premium, and 3rd shift (9:30 pm-6:00 am) which offers a $1.50 shift premium.
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
- Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- 401K with company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Identity Theft protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- telemedicine
When you join Tate & Lyle, you're joining a company that is transforming the future of food through innovation, collaboration, and purpose. You'll have opportunities to grow your career, develop new skills, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts millions of consumers worldwide.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre‑employment test results; Post‑offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self‑disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
With 165 years of ingredient innovation, Tate & Lyle helps food and beverage brands grow by winning on taste, nutrition and performance. The company’s ingredients power products consumed by millions every day, delivering value in 120 markets. Tate & Lyle combines leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification to reduce sugar, calories and fat, add fibre and protein, and optimise texture and stability across beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces and dressings. With approximately 5,000 experts across around 75 locations in 38 countries, Tate & Lyle partners globally to solve challenges, accelerate launches and deliver commercial advantage, guided by its brand promise: Science, Solutions, Society worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook or YouTube
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