R&D Maintenance Technician: Preventive, Repairs & Upgrades

All Aviation Jobs; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Glenview's R&D Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance across our production systems. The role covers preventive, corrective, and emergency actions to keep equipment reliable and compliant with GMPs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs, supporting overhauls and upgrades, and maintaining thorough maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical training preferred.
• 3–7 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Ability to read and apply technical documentation, drawings, and manuals.
• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance skills required.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks in alignment with policies, quality, GMPs, and safety.
• Execute preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance in designated areas.
• Respond to maintenance requests and troubleshooting calls.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to ensure uptime.
• Overhaul, upgrade, and install equipment as needed.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance plans and routines.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance, and inspection documentation.
• Communicate status and progress to supervisors and management.
• Coordinate with contractors as needed.
• Meet project deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Support other departments or sites as required.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Reading technical docs

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Trades certification preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Glenview's R&D Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance across our production systems. The role covers preventive, corrective, and emergency actions to keep equipment reliable and compliant with GMPs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs, supporting overhauls and upgrades, and maintaining thorough maintenance records.