Maintenance Technician-2

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for our Chicago facility. You will perform emergency repairs and routine maintenance on a range of production equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

The role emphasizes documentation, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with the maintenance team and other departments to support lean initiatives and plant efficiency.

Qualifications

• Repair and maintenance of manufacturing machinery using electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.
• Complete documentation such as work orders, logbooks, PM schedules, and electronic shift notes.
• Conduct preventive maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and servicing production equipment.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and address unsafe conditions in the plant.
• Mentor and train level one technicians and cross-train with other departments.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic

Mechanical

Hydraulic Pneumatic

PLC/Computer technologies

Safety awareness

Tools

Work orders system

PM schedules

Logbooks

Electronic shift notes

Job description

## Maintenance Technician-2Apply: US - Morgan Street, Chicago: Full time: Posted Today: JR101257# Company OverviewSynergy 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 SuccessThe 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 ContributeResponsible 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.