Maintenance Technician I: Multi-Skill Repair & Preventive PM

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401k

Wellness program

Shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level I to perform diversified duties across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities, while maintaining PM documentation and following GMP policies.

The role requires a 2-year trades degree or 4 years of maintenance experience, HS diploma, and strong reading/writing English skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English; bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and work orders.
• Attention to detail; legible record-keeping and data entry.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with welding and fabrication; understanding of 3-phase electrical and motor controls; troubleshooting AC/DC drives.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance.
• Diagnose issues, replace parts, test and adjust.
• Read manuals and work orders; schedule parts and jobs.
• Follow GMP and safety policies.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records.
• May require weekend/night shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Communication

Reading manuals

Education

2-year trades degree or 4 years plant maintenance experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

3-Phase electrical

AC/DC drives troubleshooting

Job description

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level I to perform diversified duties across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities, while maintaining PM documentation and following GMP policies.

The role requires a 2-year trades degree or 4 years of maintenance experience, HS diploma, and strong reading/writing English skills.