Maintenance Tech - 1st shift

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician supports equipment reliability and facility operations in a flavors manufacturing environment. Requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, including experience with PLCs, AC motors and drives, automated valves, flow meters, and technical schematics, along with hands‑on troubleshooting ability. Supports a 24/7 manufacturing site, two R&D facilities (sweet and savory), a Quality Control lab, an administrative building, and broader facility needs such as plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, grounds maintenance, furniture assembly, basic IT support, and event setup.

• Perform emergency, corrective, and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and facility issues
• Use CMMS (MaintainX) to document work orders and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with vendors to source parts and services
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory
• Support cross‑training and team development
• Contribute to continuous improvement and facility upgrade initiatives

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food, dairy, or pharmaceutical preferred)
• Experience with liquid processing and spray drying systems preferred
• Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, and electrical schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred
• Preferred:
  Trade school diploma, military training, or an associate degree in a technical field

Compensation Range: $24.00–$37.00 per hour (1st shift: Monday – Friday, 6a.m. – 2:30p.m.)

Location:

Wauconda, Illinois. Work Arrangement:
Onsite. Reporting To:
Maintenance Manager.

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