Maintenance Technician- Second Shift

Continental Mills Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 35,732 - 50,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) matching

3 weeks of paid time off

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Continental Mills Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd Shift in Effingham, IL. The role involves supporting production by maintaining production equipment, with responsibilities including troubleshooting and operating maintenance software. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant technical training, and strong mechanical and electrical skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits and wages starting at $31.44 per hour plus a shift differential and quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Exposure to PLC and SLC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support production by bringing equipment to base condition.
• Collaborate with production staff to enhance equipment reliability.
• Use a maintenance system for parts research and communication.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant trade or technical school training

Tools

Maintenance software

PLC systems

PC

Job description

Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift – Effingham

Job Summary: The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Maintenance Technician who will support production by bringing equipment to base condition through a variety of Industrial Maintenance functions. The role requires electrical, mechanical, and PLC aptitudes.

Essential Functions

• Supporting production by bringing equipment to base condition through a variety of Industrial Maintenance functions.
• Interpreting blueprints, fabricating metal, performing plumbing, pneumatic, and millwright activities and displaying an understanding of motors and drives.
• Collaborating with production staff to enhance the reliability of production equipment, and completing repair tasks in a manner that minimizes reactive downtime.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting, operating computerized systems, maintenance software and hand‑held devices, attending meetings and completing paperwork.

Technical Duties

• Use a PC for communication, parts research, and maintenance system purposes including purchasing parts as needed.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting skills.
• Follow specific maintenance procedures concerning PMs, schedules, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent The Krusteaz Company to outside contacts in a professional manner.
• Climb ladders and lift, push, pull using proper techniques up to 60 pounds.
• Work in areas with limited space and restricted mobility.
• Work at elevated heights (up to 45 feet) safely while operating a scissor lift or articulating boom lifts.
• Confront issues by focusing on solutions that satisfy both internal and external customers.
• Must pass mechanical and electrical aptitude and knowledge test.

Position Requirements

Must be able to communicate in English with team members and supervisors through various channels, including radio, email, and in‑person interactions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food manufacturing experience is desired and a plus.
• Exposure to PLC, SLC 500/PLC5/RS Logics/Device Net preferred.
• Exposure to AC and DC motors, VFD and VSD drive experience preferred.
• Relevant trade or technical school training preferred.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Requires close vision for computer work. May be moderately noisy, confined, and require sitting at a computer for extended periods.

• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire shift.
• Bending and Stooping: Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to clean equipment and facility areas.
• Manual Dexterity: Must have good manual dexterity to handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools.
• Climbing: Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
• Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and pull heavy equipment and carts.

EEO Statement

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• 3 weeks of paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 1 paid personal holiday.
• Company‑provided life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Healthcare savings account.
• Voluntary accident insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical plans starting at $60-$95/month for employee‑only coverage on the PPO Plan or $30-$45/month for employee‑only coverage on the HDHP.

Wage and Hours Information

• $31.44 per hour + $1.25 shift differential.
• Up to 7% quarterly bonus incentive pay.
• Monday‑Friday, 2:00 – 10:30 PM, with possible overtime.