Maintenance Mechanic – Food Manufacturing & Packaging Equipment
$75,000–$80,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$75,000–$80,000 year
Full Time
Job Summary
Execute preventive maintenance schedules using the plant's CMMS and document all activities in SAP-PM. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair defective parts on high-speed processing and packaging lines by interpreting technical drawings and utilizing condition-based monitoring tools. Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to solve operational challenges while adhering to strict safety protocols, including LOTO, HACCP, and NFPA standards. Safely operate material handling equipment and work alongside electrical and operations personnel to restore system performance.
Required Qualifications
- Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules
- On-site at our Chicago Bakery plant
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- At least 2–4 years of hands-on manufacturing experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, OR the successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship/Training Program
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision
- Working proficiency across pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, basic machining, hand tools, welding, and foundational electrical systems
- Ability to problem solve, provide root-cause analysis, and help implement practical solutions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and maintain proper balance
- Ability to perform physical actions including climbing steps, working from ladders/lifts, and crawling over, under, or into manufacturing machinery
- Comfortable performing duties in facilities with extreme varying temperatures
Desired Qualifications
- Direct maintenance experience on high-speed packaging lines within the food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and file management software
- Strong soft skills with an interest in training and cross-functional knowledge transfer
- Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma)
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