Maintenance Technician I - 3rd shift

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for the 3rd shift in our Chicago facility. The role focuses on electrical/electronic maintenance, PLCs, ASI devices, and mechanical systems to support a 24/7 operation.

The ideal candidate has a trade school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in industrial maintenance within food/pharma/dairy sectors, and strong reading skills for P&IDs, PFDs, and schematics. Ongoing training and cross-functional teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 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 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 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.

Skills

Electrical skills

PLCs

Motors and drives

Pneumatics

Flow meters

Level controls

Schematic reading

ASI protocol

Mechanical skills

Pumps

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade School diploma

Military Training

Associates from a technical college

Job description

## Maintenance Technician I - 3rd shiftApply: US - Morgan Street, Chicago: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101571# 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 SuccessThis 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** For more information on our benefits click here.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.