Senior Maintenance Mechanic – Food Plant Reliability

RPM SPG; 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/Parental leave

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension

Job summary

Profile Food Ingredients in Elgin, IL is seeking a Maintenance Senior Mechanic to support the Maintenance Supervisor in the upkeep of production equipment and facility systems. You will troubleshoot, repair and perform maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting tasks to minimize downtime and safeguard food safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years in maintenance within a GMP environment, with CMMS experience and strong reading of schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or GMP facility.
• Technical certification or trade school training preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with food-grade equipment, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for maintenance logging.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Commitment to safety and clean, organized work areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations and workflow of the maintenance department.
• Evaluate building systems and equipment to identify repairs or maintenance needs.
• Guide mechanics to ensure tasks are completed properly and on schedule.
• Assist projects involving upgrades, installations, or improvements to facilities.
• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair tasks (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment per safety standards.
• Attend to other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Profile Food Ingredients in Elgin, IL is seeking a Maintenance Senior Mechanic to support the Maintenance Supervisor in the upkeep of production equipment and facility systems. You will troubleshoot, repair and perform maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting tasks to minimize downtime and safeguard food safety.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years in maintenance within a GMP environment, with CMMS experience and strong reading of schematics.