Production Maintenance Technician II — Reliability & Lean

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Production Technician II to support the operations team, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment across the facility with limited supervision.

The role emphasizes 5S and Lean practices, safety compliance, and continuous improvement to increase equipment uptime, reliability, and performance, working with OEM technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Supports safety policies and procedures (OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, FDA).
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance on production and process utility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Learn continuous improvement tools to improve equipment reliability.
• Work with OEM technicians during rebuilds, line moves, installations, and repairs.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Log work orders in CMMS and track metrics.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Environmental regulations

Basic computer skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics & repairs

Multi-meter use

IR thermometer use

Forklift operation

Reading manuals

Reading technical procedures

Teamwork

Prioritization of work orders

PLC, VFD knowledge

Welding and cutting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Own tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Production Technician II to support the operations team, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment across the facility with limited supervision.

The role emphasizes 5S and Lean practices, safety compliance, and continuous improvement to increase equipment uptime, reliability, and performance, working with OEM technicians as needed.