Maintenance Technician I - 3rd shift

carbery; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbery Group in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in a flavors manufacturing facility. The role requires electrical/electronic skills, knowledge of PLCs, AC motors and drives, automated valves, flow meters, and schematics, with experience in food processing environments.

The technician will join a 3rd shift team (Mon-Fri 10pm-6:30am) and participate in projects to improve facilities and processes while maintaining safety and quality

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 communicate with all levels of the organization including technical teams.
• 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 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

Industrial maintenance experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Reading schematics

Education

Associates from a technical college

Tools

PLC systems

P&IDs / PFDs reading

Electrical schematics

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

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.

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.