Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Guardian Protection Products; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer paid life insurance

STD/LTD

Vacation/sick days/parental leave

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension

Job summary

Profile Food Ingredients seeks a Maintenance Senior Mechanic to support the Maintenance Supervisor in overseeing upkeep and repair of production equipment and facility systems. The role covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and safety-compliant maintenance to minimize downtime and uphold food safety standards.

You will assist with daily operations, evaluate systems, guide technicians, and participate in upgrades or improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school training preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated facility.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and hands-on repair ability.
• Knowledge of sanitary design and food safety standards; maintenance documentation awareness.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, manuals and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day maintenance department operations and workflow.
• Evaluate systems and equipment to identify repairs and maintenance needs.
• Guide mechanics to complete tasks on schedule and to standard.
• Support upgrades, installations, or improvements to facility systems.
• Perform hands-on maintenance including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment per safety standards.
• Respond to on-call or emergency maintenance as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS knowledge

Food-grade equipment

Conveyor systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Sanitary design & food safety

Maintenance documentation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

5+ years maintenance experience

Tools

Tools & basic plumbing repairs

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Senior Mechanic supports the Maintenance Supervisor in overseeing the upkeep and repair of production equipment and facility systems. This includes assisting with troubleshooting and resolving equipment breakdowns, as well as performing maintenance work related to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and other essential building systems. The Senior Mechanic also plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the maintenance department and ensuring work is performed efficiently and safely. This role ensures production runs efficiently by minimizing downtime, maintaining food safety standards, and responding promptly to equipment failures.

KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least five years of maintenance experience required.

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or trade school training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing or similar GMP-regulated facility.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with food-grade equipment, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of sanitary design, food safety standards, and maintenance documentation requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient in use of tools and equipment for mechanical, electrical, and basic plumbing repairs.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for logging maintenance work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Capable of working in hot, cold, humid, and wet production areas.
• Comfortable working around moving machinery and in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hair nets, gloves, ear protection, and safety shoes.
• Must be able to respond to on-call or emergency maintenance needs, including weekends and off-hours, if required.

Pay:

Pay: $25 hr. + DOE

Benefits:

Benefits:Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, Employer paid life insurance, STD/LTD, vacation/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Employer paid life insurance
• STD/LTD
• vacation/sick days/parental leave
• 401(k)
• employee stock purchase plan
• pension

Equal Opportunity Statement

Profile Food Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is willing to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.