Maintenance Technician-2

carbery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a Maintenance Tech II to support a Food Manufacturing facility with emergency and preventive maintenance. The role emphasizes a collaborative team approach, coaching newer technicians, and maintaining equipment health across the plant.

You will document work activities, address safety concerns, and participate in projects to upgrade facility processes while cross-training with peers to broaden plant utilities knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain manufacturing machinery using electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.
• Complete documentation such as work orders, logbooks, PM schedules, and electronic shift notes.
• Perform preventive maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and servicing production equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations and address unsafe conditions; escalate safety concerns to management.
• Follow maintenance guidelines and SOPs to ensure effective repairs and proper returns to service.

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry-we're a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That's why we're committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

The Maintenance Tech II will provide emergency repair, along with routine and preventive maintenance support to a Food Manufacturing facility. They will be an active team player in the department through inclusion and collaboration. The Maintenance Tech II will be skilled in the maintenance and repair of all equipment in the facility, providing coaching and instruction to those with less experience.

How You Will Contribute

• Responsible for repair and maintenance of manufacturing machinery or equipment using a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.
• Complete documentation such as work orders, logbooks, PM schedules, and electronic shift notes.
• Conduct preventive maintenance; i.e. cleaning, lubricating, servicing a variety of production equipment
• Respond immediately to emergency situations. Maintain and address unsafe conditions in the plant. The MTI is expected to elevate any safety concerns to Mgmt. daily.
• Follow all Maintenance guidelines and SOP's to ensure that all repairs are effective, verified and produce expected results. This includes: a Return To Service form, Tool and area clean up
• Communicate effectively with the customer to understand their needs, providing feedback as necessary to come to a mutually agreeable solution to the problem.
• Communicate with vendors to identify, purchase parts, and support a cost-effective parts inventory program. Help to maintain inventory of critical spare parts and parts/kits for rebuild events.
• Utilize outside resources to assist or help troubleshoot critical failures or ongoing issues.
• Participate in projects to upgrade the facility and manufacturing processes.
• Cross train with technicians to gain a strong understanding, working knowledge and experience of the plant utilities and how it impacts the equipment and processes throughout the plant.
• Willing and able to train level one maintenance technicians. Will be a mentor to new team members both in the maintenance departments and other departments.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, activities, and lean initiatives.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.