Maintenance Technician II - Food Plant, 24/7 Ops, Growth

Jobot; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Stable operation

Job summary

Jobot in Romeoville, IL is hiring a maintenance technician to perform repair and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues, operate PLC/VFD/HMI systems, and support setup, start-up, operation, and shutdown activities.

The role emphasizes GMP and safety compliance. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with technical training preferred, 1–3 years of maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 1–3 years minimum maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Entry to mid-level mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills with troubleshooting ability.
• Proficiency with CMMS and ability to log time.
• Basic ARC and MIG welding skills.
• Ability to operate shop equipment (mill, brake, press) at a basic level.
• Willingness to overtime and work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on all production and facility equipment, including processing and packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing malfunctions or equipment failures.
• Operate and maintain PLC, VFD, and HMI systems at a basic-to-intermediate level.
• Assist with equipment set-up, start-up, operation, shutdown, and disassembly.
• Conduct shift handoff discussions on the production floor at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Spend the majority of each shift on the production floor performing PM tasks, equipment observations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all machine guarding is in place and equipment operates safely at all times.
• Create notifications and input time accurately in the CMMS system.
• Maintain work area, facility, grounds, and machinery in a clean and organized condition.
• Assist with writing operating parameters and procedures as part of the maintenance team.
• Uphold GMP, HACCP, Allergen Control, and Food Defense policies daily.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

CMMS knowledge

Welding basics

PLC/HMI basics

Shop floor operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training in mechanical/electrical/plumbing

Tools

CMMS

Arc Welding

MIG Welding

Job description

Jobot in Romeoville, IL is hiring a maintenance technician to perform repair and preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues, operate PLC/VFD/HMI systems, and support setup, start-up, operation, and shutdown activities.

The role emphasizes GMP and safety compliance. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with technical training preferred, 1–3 years of maintenance