Entry Level Maintenance Technician

Entry Level Maintenance Technician – Great Training & Friday Off!

Salary & Compensation:
Up to $26.00/hour + Guaranteed Overtime (10+ Hours of OT Weekly!)

Schedule & Shift: Enjoy every Friday off! This unique schedule provides consistent hours, steady overtime pay, and a dedicated 3-day mid-week break from the traditional weekend rush.

• Monday: 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM (5.5 hours, 30-min lunch)
• Tuesday – Thursday: 9:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Friday: OFF
• Saturday – Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Why Work Here?

Are you someone with a few months of maintenance experience and relevant technical education looking to launch a high-paying, long-term career? We invest heavily in our team. You will work alongside a collaborative group of 17 experienced technicians in a modern, fast-paced food processing facility. We prioritize hands-on training, career advancement, and an unbeatable benefits package including paid sick days, structured vacation time, and continuous on-the-job skill development.

Job Description

As an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician, you will gain hands-on experience keeping our high-speed food production facility running safely and efficiently. Your time will be split between mechanical troubleshooting (70%) and electrical systems (30%). This is the perfect environment to apply your schooling, sharpen your technical skills, and master industrial maintenance under the mentorship of seasoned technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting on high-speed packaging and food processing machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical components, including 3-phase power and electrical panels up to 480V.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals to identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Work with industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, and blenders.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and plant safety standards.
• Document maintenance repairs and collaborate closely with production teams to minimize machine downtime.

Qualifications & Skills Needed

• Experience:
  
  6+ months of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Education:
  
  Trade school education or technical certification in industrial electricity, advanced manufacturing, welding, or industrial maintenance (schooling from institutions like Coyne College is highly preferred!).
• Technical Aptitude:
  Foundational knowledge of electrical troubleshooting (up to 480V), mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Skill Set:
  Ability to read blueprints/schematics, use basic hand/power tools, and pass a basic technical maintenance test.
• Reliability:
  Commitment to working the assigned shift, including mandatory weekly overtime and weekend hours.

Work Environment

This role operates on-site at a large, state-of-the-art food processing facility with over 400 employees. You will work extensively around high-speed packaging equipment, industrial freezers, and automated machinery. Because we process food products, we strictly adhere to top-tier hygiene, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FRANKLIN PARK, IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.