Electro-Mechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

Title:

Maintenance Mechanic – Electrician

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Department:
Maintenance

Location:

Waukegan

The Maintenance Mechanic Electrician is responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of food processing and packaging equipment. This hybrid role combines the expertise of a Plant Electrician with the versatility of a Maintenance Mechanic
. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex automated systems to minimize downtime while adhering to strict food safety (SQF/HACCP) and personnel safety (OSHA) standards.

• Electrical Systems: Troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical components, including motors, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), sensors, relays, and control panels.
• Automation & PLC: Perform basic diagnostics and programming adjustments on PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to resolve logic-based equipment issues.
• Mechanical Maintenance: Maintain and repair gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic cylinders, and high-speed packaging machinery.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled PM tasks to identify potential failures before they occur, ensuring all work is logged in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Facility Utilities: Support the maintenance of plant utilities, including air compressors, boilers, and industrial cooling units (where applicable).
• Sanitary Standards: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to prevent product contamination.
• Emergency Response: Provide rapid response and support for line-down situations to meet production deadlines.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. An associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electricity, or a related technical field is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, specifically within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical blueprints.
  • Strong understanding of 480V 3-phase power distribution.
  • Hands‑on experience with welding (TIG/Stick) and basic machining is a plus.
• Certifications: Journeyman Electrician license or specialized PLC certifications are a significant advantage.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied temperatures (coolers/hot processing areas), and stand for extended periods.
• Compliance: Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety (NFPA 70E), and food safety regulations.

• Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytically and mechanically inclined
• Ability to use percentages and add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Computer literacy
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The job regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and moving about the facility. The employee must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces, wear required PPE including hair nets, gloves, and protective footwear, and operate in dust, odors, and noise typical of an office and manufacturing environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform these vital functions. This position does not allow remote work.

Estimated salary range for this role is $33 to $50 per hour. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on incentive program terms and conditions, and the company will determine the hourly rate offered based on qualifications, experience, and market conditions.

• Medical and prescription drug plans
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness,…