Sr. Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Synergy Flavors, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc, part of the Carbery Group, seeks a Sr. Maintenance Tech in Chicago to lead the Maintenance Team, assign work, coach staff, and ensure reliable equipment operations.

You will drive projects, oversee preventive maintenance, and collaborate with operations to minimize downtime at the Hamilton facility location. The role focuses on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, PLCs, and safety compliance, with a 11PM–7:30AM Sunday–Thursday shift and onsite reporting

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of previous experience in a maintenance mechanic position.
• Stationary Engineer license - Chicago specific requirement.
• Experience with Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Motors, Conveyors, and PLCs.
• Technical training certifications, preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Proven effective problem-solving skills - engaging internal and external customers as needed.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Team through job assignments, follow-through and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, plan, and execute capital projects throughout the facility.
• Serve as SME with strong knowledge of plant operating systems and utilities processes.
• Cross-train with other technicians to broaden knowledge across the plant.

Skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Stationary Engineer license (Chicago)

Technical training certifications

Tools

Electrical

Mechanical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Motors

Conveyors

PLCs

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

About the Position The Sr. Maintenance Tech will provide leadership to the Maintenance Team, through job assignments, follow through, and ensuring the customer satisfaction. They will be an active team player in the department through inclusion and collaboration. The Senior Maintenance Tech will be skilled in the maintenance and repair of all equipment in the facility, providing coaching and instruction to those with less experience.

How You Will Contribute

Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 11PM to 730A

Primary Accountabilities

• Ensure that maintenance techs work effectively with the customer and contractors to complete all tasks to the specification required.
• Develop, plan, and execute capital projects through-out the facility.
• Subject matter expert and have superior knowledge of the plant operating systems and utilities processes.
• Build strong relationships and utilize external resources to assist or help troubleshoot critical failures or ongoing issues.
• Participate and initiate projects (solve problems) to upgrade the facility and manufacturing processes within the day to day maintenance scope.
• Communicate significant issues to your supervisor and or next level manager. Formulate solutions to those issues on both the short term and long term.
• Participate and help develop a vision (5-year plan), and potential capital improvements towards a future planning of the Hamilton facility.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and servicing a wide variety of production equipment
• Respond immediately to emergency situations. Maintain and address unsafe conditions in the plant. The MTI is expected to elevate any safety concerns to Mgmt. daily.
• Cross train with other technicians to broaden their knowledge base in all areas of the plant and the Maintenance Department
• Utilize outside resources to assist or help troubleshoot critical failures or ongoing issues.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, activities, and lean initiatives.
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve them with minimal or no assistance with the specific intent to eliminate a re-occurrence.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of previous experience in a maintenance mechanic position
• Stationary Engineer license- Chicago specific requirement
• Experience with Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Motors, Conveyors, and PLCs
• Technical training certifications, preferred
• Knowledge of electrical and/or hydraulic systems
• Understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques
• Proven effective problem-solving skills - engaging internal and external customers as needed.
• Written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range : $30.00 to 45.00/hr The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Department: Operations Location: 37th St. Chicago, Illinois Work Arrangement: Onsite Reporting To: Maintenance Manager

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries – and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, see what opportunities await you with Carbery and Synergy.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.