Senior Food-Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Mantrose Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Vacation days

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Pension

Job summary

Mantrose Group in Illinois is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to support the Maintenance Supervisor in overseeing upkeep of production equipment and facility systems. The role includes troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and other building systems to keep production running with minimal downtime and upholding food safety standards.

Responsibilities include day-to-day maintenance operations, evaluating systems, guiding mechanics,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school training preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or GMP-regulated facility.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for logging maintenance work.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and workflow of the maintenance department.
• Evaluate building systems and equipment to identify and prioritize repairs or maintenance needs.
• Support and guide mechanics to ensure tasks are completed properly and on schedule.
• Assist in projects involving upgrades, installations, or improvements to facility systems.
• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair tasks, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company safety standards.
• Respond to on-call or emergency maintenance needs, including weekends and off-hours, if required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Food-grade equipment

Conveyor systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Sanitary design

Schematics reading

CMMS familiarity

Tools proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or trade training preferred

Job description

Mantrose Group in Illinois is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to support the Maintenance Supervisor in overseeing upkeep of production equipment and facility systems. The role includes troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and other building systems to keep production running with minimal downtime and upholding food safety standards.

Responsibilities include day-to-day maintenance operations, evaluating systems, guiding mechanics,