Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Brodhead

Location:

Rock City, Illinois Pay:
Starting around $35 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Non-Exempt Available

Shifts:

2nd

Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM3rd

Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AMJOB SUMMARYWe are hiring experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians for a food ingredient manufacturing facility in Rock City, Illinois.

This position is ideal for a mechanically strong, self-motivated technician who can troubleshoot equipment independently. The facility relies heavily on pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, and process equipment rather than traditional conveyor or packaging equipment.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support safe and efficient production operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and facility systems

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment problems

Maintain and repair pumps, motors, valves, piping, and process equipment

Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime

Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance

Inspect motors, bearings, couplings, seals, and other rotating equipment

Use electrical meters and diagnostic tools to identify equipment failures

Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and blueprints

Complete work orders and accurately document maintenance activities in the CMMSAssist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects

Participate in root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures

Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition

Follow OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety procedures

Work closely with Production, Quality, and other maintenance team membersQUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED required

At least two years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

Experience maintaining industrial pumps and electric motors

Basic knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, and control panels

Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently and determine the cause of failures

Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices

Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable working in a food manufacturing or regulated production environment

Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift equipment as required

Willingness to work either 2nd or 3rd shift PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Electrical troubleshooting

Three-phase motors and motor controls

Variable frequency drives, or VFDsProgrammable logic controllers, or PLCsPneumatic and hydraulic systems

Pumps, valves, seals, bearings, and rotating equipment

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, or CMMSFood, beverage, dairy, ingredient, chemical, or process manufacturing

Technical certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, mechatronics, or a related field IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, mechanically inclined, and able to troubleshoot equipment without constant supervision. Electrical experience is a plus, but strong mechanical ability, initiative, and independent problem-solving skills are the highest priorities.

Relevant job titles may include:

Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Multi-Craft Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician, Process Maintenance Technician, Millwright, Industrial Electrician, or Facilities Maintenance Technician.

APPLY TODAY Qualified candidates interested in a stable, full-time opportunity on 2nd or 3rd shift are encouraged to apply. Please submit an updated resume highlighting your experience with industrial equipment, pumps, motors, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and manufacturing operations.
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