Maintenance Technician I — Plant & Equipment Specialist

HelloFresh; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

PTO + sick leave

Health and wellness benefits

HelloFresh discount 85%

Employee Resource Groups

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Factor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle general maintenance, repairs of building and equipment, and ensure safety standards are upheld. The role covers mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility tasks with a focus on minimizing downtime and coordinating with production.

The candidate should be hands-on, skilled with power tools, and able to read blueprints. The position requires working unsocial hours and aligns with GMP/LEAN/OSHA practices, offering a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 1+ years general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience within manufacturing/production plant
• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred
• Qualified to handle electrical components, controls, and HVAC
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics
• Strong mechanical and technical maintenance; able to operate power tools, PIT equipment, and service basic mechanical devices and functions safely and effectively
• Versed in GMP/TPM/LEAN/OSHA with strong continuous improvement and project management
• Exposure to ammonia, refrigeration, and/or PSM compliance systems
• Comfortable working in cold environments with some areas of facility at 40°F
• Efficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)
• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex machinery (conveyor system, HVAC equipment, scanners, automatic doors, Dock doors, etc.)
• Maintain and repair production equipment as needed
• Monitor equipment and perform troubleshooting for problems and breakdowns
• Maintain and repair facilities including basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Provide recommendations to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment
• Efficiently prioritize repair schedule to ensure an uninterrupted production schedule
• Conduct regular facility inspections
• Assist personnel as needed; communicate repairs and maintenance with production schedules
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant concerns

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Programmatic

Bold

Agile

Problem-solver

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Power tools

PIT equipment

Job description

Factor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle general maintenance, repairs of building and equipment, and ensure safety standards are upheld. The role covers mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility tasks with a focus on minimizing downtime and coordinating with production.

The candidate should be hands-on, skilled with power tools, and able to read blueprints. The position requires working unsocial hours and aligns with GMP/LEAN/OSHA practices, offering a competitive compensation