Maintenance Technician I - 3rd shift

Synergy Flavors, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,577,000 - 107,395,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our flavors manufacturing facility. You will perform electrical/electronic maintenance, service PLCs, AC motors and drives, valves, meters, and schematics to keep production flowing.

The role requires a Trade School diploma or associates, 5+ years in industrial maintenance in food-related industries, and strong communication. Shift is 3rd with 10% differential; hours Mon–Fri 10pm–6:30am; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Trade School diploma, Military Training or Associates from a technical college.
• Experience with food processing: steam injection, heat exchangers, membrane filtration, energy recovery.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance in Pharmaceutical, Dairy or Food industries.
• Strong leadership and initiative.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
• Good verbal and written communication; communicate with all levels.
• Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and routine maintenance in support of manufacturing and upkeep of the facility
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve them with minimal assistance
• Communicate with vendors to identify and purchase parts
• Cross train with other technicians to broaden knowledge
• Help maintain inventory of critical spare parts
• Participate in projects to upgrade the facility and processes
• Complete documentation such as work orders and log books
• Support a 24/7 operation

Skills

Electrical & PLC

AC motors & drives

Valves & sensors

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics

Reading schematics

Education

Technical/Trade diploma

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

This position is responsible for maintenance in a flavors manufacturing facility. The technician will have electrical/electronic skills and knowledge of PLCs, AC motors and drives, automated valves, flow meters, level controls and schematics. Experience with devices that use ASI communication protocol is a plus. The technician should also have mechanical skills and knowledge of pneumatics, power transmission and pumps. Experience with automated liquid packaging is a plus.

How You Will Contribute

• Provide emergency and routine maintenance in support of manufacturing and upkeep of the facility
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve them with minimal assistance
• Communicate with vendors to identify and purchase parts
• Cross train with other technicians to broaden the knowledge base of the Maintenance department
• Help to maintain inventory of critical spare parts
• Participate in projects to upgrade the facility and manufacturing processes
• Complete documentation related to the position such as work orders and log books
• Support a 24/7-day operation

Requirements

• Trade School diploma, Military Training or Associates from a technical college
• Experience with food processing in relation to direct and indirect steam injection, heat exchangers, membrane filtration and energy recovery.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing industrial maintenance in Pharmaceutical, Dairy or Food industries.
• Strong leadership skills and initiative.
• Ability to multitask or handle multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
• Good communication skills verbal and written. Able to communicate with all levels of the organization including technical teams.
• Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs and electrical schematics.

Hourly Rate: $24.98 - $37.48 per hour + 10% shift differential

3rd shift: Monday - Friday 10pm-6:30am

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.

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.