Maintenance Technician II — Growth & Benefits

Lifeway Foods Inc; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Lifeway Foods Inc. in Morton Grove, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to maintain and repair production equipment. You will set up, troubleshoot, and service conveyors, packaging lines, HVAC, and processing systems, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you’ll perform preventative maintenance using CMMS, read electrical schematics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime while supporting plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 to 3 years of experience.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to actively listen to instructions and understand basic English.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to climb ladders and maneuver through equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, and tear down production line equipment with minimal supervision.
• Operate all production machinery and perform repairs to plant, building, and equipment.
• Complete Preventive Maintenance Work Orders using CMMS.
• Maintain conveyors, fillers, packaging, cheese, and other production equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and read schematics; troubleshoot power and control circuits.
• Work with PLC, HMI, servo drives and other control devices.
• Willing to work off shift hours, overtime and be on call as needed.
• Comply with HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, and customer requirements.

Skills

Level I mechanic

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC/HMI

Job description

Lifeway Foods Inc. in Morton Grove, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to maintain and repair production equipment. You will set up, troubleshoot, and service conveyors, packaging lines, HVAC, and processing systems, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you’ll perform preventative maintenance using CMMS, read electrical schematics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime while supporting plant operations.