Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with over 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The ideal candidate will be skilled in preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, blueprint and schematic reading, and calibration of sensors and production instrumentation. Your expertise in maintaining and repairing conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, fillers, and packaging equipment will help minimize downtime and support operational efficiency.

A strong commitment to workplace safety, GMP compliance, food safety standards, and continuous improvement is essential.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose production equipment issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, fillers, and packaging equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure reliable plant operations.
• Commit to a strong safety-first culture and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety requirements.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong focus on safety and EHS compliance.

Join a company that offers competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. Benefit from a company phone, a $250 shoe reimbursement, generous paid time off, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. Experience a strong safety-first culture with a commitment to employee well-being, career growth opportunities with a global leader in food ingredient innovation, and a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.

Additional perks include life insurance, telemedicine, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.

Work in a fast-paced manufacturing and packaging facility, handling hands-on tasks with production equipment, conveyors, blenders, fillers, pumps, compressors, and power systems. Be prepared for exposure to moving machinery, dust, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles. Occasionally, work may be required in extreme temperatures, humidity, and outdoor conditions. Initial training will take place on the first shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeKalb, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.67 - $47.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in DeKalb,IL.