Maintenance Technician I - 1st & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for 1st and 3rd shift in Carol Stream, IL. Responsibilities include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, PMs, and documentation.

You will read manuals, diagnose issues, replace parts, and ensure GMP and safety compliance. Minimum qualifications include a 2-year trades degree or 4 years of plant maintenance experience, HS diploma, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2-year trades degree or 4 years of plant maintenance experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders to complete tasks.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust equipment.
• Maintain PM documentation and scheduling of parts.
• Ensure GMP compliance and safe work practices.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Quality reporting

Education

2-year trades degree

4 years plant maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician I - 1st & 3rd Shift

Carol Stream, 720 Center Ave, Carol Stream, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

What We Want to Give You:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: health/dental/vision insurance, flex spending accounts, short & long-term disability, paid holidays and vacation, bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Tech performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance which also includes maintaining supporting documentation for the PM’s.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make-adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, order and schedule parts as well as jobs.
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Sanitation Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, tree phase motor controls. Troubleshoot AC & DC drives.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed.

Starting Pay: Maintenance Technician $34.45/hr. a shift differential is offered for 3rd shift opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90 th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Carol Stream, 720 Center Ave, Carol Stream, Illinois, United States of America