Maintenance Technician I - 1st shift

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for first shift to support a 24/7 flavors manufacturing site.

The role emphasizes electrical and mechanical skills, PLCs, AC motors and drives, valves, flow meters, and schematics, with hands-on troubleshooting in a busy facility. The position covers multiple plant operations including two R&D facilities, QC lab, and general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and IT support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food, dairy, or pharmaceutical preferred).
• Experience with liquid processing and spray drying systems preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, and electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency, corrective, and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and facility issues
• Use CMMS (MaintainX) to document work orders and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with vendors to source parts and services
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory
• Support cross-training and team development
• Contribute to continuous improvement and facility upgrade initiatives

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical & mechanical skills

PLC experience

Troubleshooting

CMMS MaintainX

Reading P&IDs/PFDs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Trade school / associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

HVAC tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician I - 1st shiftOur careers website uses cookies to improve your experience. You can turn off non-essential cookies or allow all to use all features as intended.## Maintenance Technician I - 1st shiftApply: US - Wauconda, Illinois: Full time: Posted Today: JR101394# 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 Technician supports equipment reliability and facility operations in a flavors manufacturing environment. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, including experience with PLCs, AC motors and drives, automated valves, flow meters, and technical schematics, along with hands-on troubleshooting ability. This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing site, two R&D facilities (sweet and savory), a Quality Control lab, an administrative building, and broader facility needs such as plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, grounds maintenance, furniture assembly, basic IT support, and event setup.# How You Will Contribute## Company Background and CultureSynergy is a global provider of value-added flavors and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. As part of the Carbery Group, the company leverages global expertise and innovation to deliver high-quality taste solutions, with a mission to enhance lives through healthier, better-tasting products.## ## Position SummaryThe Maintenance Technician supports equipment reliability and facility operations in a flavors manufacturing environment. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, including experience with PLCs, AC motors and drives, automated valves, flow meters, and technical schematics, along with hands-on troubleshooting ability.This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing site, two R&D facilities (sweet and savory), a Quality Control lab, an administrative building, and broader facility needs such as plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, grounds maintenance, furniture assembly, basic IT support, and event setup.## ## Key Responsibilities• Perform emergency, corrective, and preventive maintenance• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and facility issues• Use CMMS (MaintainX) to document work orders and maintenance activities• Coordinate with vendors to source parts and services• Maintain critical spare parts inventory• Support cross-training and team development• Contribute to continuous improvement and facility upgrade initiatives## ## Professional Experience and Qualifications• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food, dairy, or pharmaceutical preferred)• Experience with liquid processing and spray drying systems preferred• Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, and electrical schematics• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment• Experience with CMMS systems preferred## ## Education• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred• Preferred: Trade school diploma, military training, or an associate degree in a technical field### The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.### ### For more information on our benefits click here.### Compensation Range: $24.00-$37.00/HR1st shift: Monday - Friday 6a-2:30p### Department: Operations### Location: Wauconda, Illinois### Work Arrangement: Onsite### Reporting To: Maintenance Manager