Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Double Good; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Popcorn Allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k immediate vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

Double Good in Elmhurst, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician to join our growing Maintenance team. You will install, operate, and maintain popcorn production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in maintenance, a high school diploma, strong communication, and the ability to work 3pm–11:30pm. We offer competitive benefits, including medical/dental/vision and a popcorn allowance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a maintenance role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• H.S Diploma or other relevant work experience.
• History of taking on challenges and succeeding.
• Proven record of exceptional performance consistently over time.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Develop and perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and failures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical issues and perform repairs.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS system

P&IDs

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma (nice to have)

Welding (tig)

Job description

Double Good is a leading fundraising app and best-in-class technology company redefining how youth organizations raise funds for the causes they care about. Teams run short, high-impact fundraisers by selling delicious popcorn through personalized Pop-Up Stores, keeping 50% of every sale. Thousands of schools and teams nationwide use Double Good to raise meaningful funds quickly and easily.

Guided by our mission to create joy, Double Good also supports the Double Good Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to spark joy for children with special needs and the people who care for them through inclusive experiences and spaces that foster play, connection, and possibility.

Double Good has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list 18 times and ranked No. 13 on Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list in 2025, and it continues to grow while staying focused on impact.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our growing Maintenance team.

Location - Onsite at our Elmhurst location

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain cooking, packaging, and bagging equipment (conveyors, kettles, poppers, VFFS, fillers, labelers, coding systems & inspection equipment)
• Develop and perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce failure
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing failures
• Ability to tig weld stainless steel and solder copper pipe
• Facility repairs up to and including; painting, replacing light bulbs, pallet rack repairs, etc.
• Safely repair electrical systems including up to high voltage, thermocouples, heating elements, temperature controllers, frequency drives, motor testing and photo eyes. Ability to run short conduit runs to and from a motor control panel
• Identify improvement projects to reduce overall downtime and increase throughput
• Understand drawings, equipment manuals, and P&IDs
• Assess work orders, plan jobs, and kit full jobs
• Use lean manufacturing principles to improve communication and problem-solving
• Utilize a CMMS system to accurately document work performed
• Be an effective communicator with production workers, managers, and fellow mechanics
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by checking out parts and reordering by issuing parts requests
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of GMP’s and follow all food safety guidelines

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a maintenance role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• H.S Diploma or other relevant work experience
• History of taking on challenges and succeeding
• Proven record of exceptional performance consistently over time

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening

• Ability to work the scheduled shift of 3pm - 11:30pm

Nice to Have

• Professional Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship
• Experience in a performance-based environment (lean, Six Sigma, TPS)
• Green or Black Belt in Six Sigma
• Experience in food manufacturing or high-volume fulfillment operations

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees a competitive compensation & benefits plan.

Base Pay range for this position:

• $25.87 - $40.14 per hour + $0.50 per hour shift differential

The final discretionary compensation that will be offered for this role depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Work Authorization Requirement

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.

• Double Good offers competitive benefits for all eligible full time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate’s needs. We offer immediate vesting in our 401k plan, paid time off, company-paid leaves and other perks including a Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn!).
• Visit the Careers page on our website for more information