Multicraft Maintenance Technician — Food Plant Ops

Watershed Foods, LLC; Deer Creek (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed Foods, LLC is seeking a multi-craft maintenance technician in Deer Creek, IL to support production by maintaining equipment and facilities to meet schedule. You will troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, perform PMs, and install/align mechanical components while following sanitation, GMPs, HACCP, and safety policies.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in industrial maintenance, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to cover weekend shifts and overtime as

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of electricity and electronic principles (e.g., motor starters, relays, 3-phase power).
• Experience troubleshooting and installing/aligning mechanical components (pumps, gear boxes, bearings, conveyors).
• Understanding of electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Team-oriented personality and collaboration with Operations, Quality and Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Follow Watershed Foods sanitation, GMPs, HACCP procedures and safety policies.
• Troubleshoot, correct, and repair equipment to maintain safe production.
• Perform PMs, inspections, pump/gearbox rebuilds, electrical troubleshooting, and component changes.
• Identify equipment problems to prevent down time.
• Initiate root cause analysis to prevent repeats.
• Maintain a clean work area and thorough records.
• Be available for call-ins on weekends and other shifts.
• Be willing to come in early or work overtime to cover production needs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical principles

Mechanical components alignment

Electrical schematics & P&IDs

Teamwork

Adaptability

Manual handling

Job description

Watershed Foods, LLC is seeking a multi-craft maintenance technician in Deer Creek, IL to support production by maintaining equipment and facilities to meet schedule. You will troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, perform PMs, and install/align mechanical components while following sanitation, GMPs, HACCP, and safety policies.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in industrial maintenance, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to cover weekend shifts and overtime as