Mechanic

Bunge Iberica SA; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 5,786,000 - 7,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Channahon, IL. This union hourly role covers 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am) with weekend/holiday rotation.

You’ll maintain and repair production machinery, perform pipefitting, align rotating equipment, and read blueprints to ensure safe, efficient operations. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, CMMS recordkeeping, and collaboration with production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or journeyman cert preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work 12-hour shifts.
• Union hourly position with weekend/holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on production equipment to ensure uptime.
• Conduct pump/pipe fit, alignment, seal replacement and installation.
• Read blueprints and repair drawings for equipment maintenance.
• Keep CMMS work orders and part inventory; document repairs.
• Adhere to safety and food safety standards; coordinate with teams.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Pipefitting

Machinery alignment

Blueprint interpretation

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in industrial maintenance

Journeyman millwright certification

Tools

CMMS

Laser alignment equipment

Pumps & agitators

Job description

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Mechanic

Date: Sep 30, 2026

City : Channahon State : Illinois (US-IL) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 46926

A Day in the Life:

Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment .

• This is a union hourly position
• 12-hour shift, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
• Must work every other weekend and Holidays if scheduled
• Hourly Pay Rate: $45.67

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• General maintenance skills and techniques
• Small Bore Pipefitting
• Pump (Centrifugal & Positive Displacement) - removal / seal replacement / bench rebuilding / installation
• Mechanical seal or Packing service / installation.
• Align and calibrate rotating machinery (Pumps / Agitators) and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation – must have experience with Laser Alignment equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to construction equipment and machinery.
• Plant equipment installation and troubleshooting
• Regular inspection of all mechanical equipment of a facility - detecting any defects and malfunctions in the plant equipment, repairing, or replacing defective equipment or parts using hand or machines.
• Coordinating with the production and other departments for feedback on the functionality of machinery and equipment.
• Reporting all detected defects and damages to the maintenance supervisor.
• Performing preventive measures for safeguarding the machinery against any kind of degradation on a regular basis.
• Cleaning and lubricating of parts.
• Keeping repair and service maintenance records (Work Orders) of all work conducted in the Plant through use CMMS including Parts Inventory/Accuracy.
• Mechanic is responsible for Food Safety and Quality – Follow company Quality Systems and implement Food Safety in the repair and maintenance of equipment within the processes.
• Complying with the industry standards and safety regulations of working.
• All other tasks as assigned by supervisor or designee.
• The Electrician is responsible for Food Safety and Quality by following company Quality Systems and implementing Food Safety in the Maintenance department or any department the Electrician iis assigned to.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• Equivalent of either: A completed associate degree in industrial maintenance (JJC’s IMT Program) or a Journeyman level millwright certification
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should have excellent written as well as verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines
• Must willing to attend formal classroom training (example: at Joliet Junior College) for ongoing development

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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