Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Elk Grove, IL

Full Time, Permanent & Onsite

About the job

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for plant maintenance and support of the equipment throughout the plant. Working in partnership with the Maintenance Manager, they keep the plant and its primary electrical and mechanical systems running. All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing food safety and food quality, as well as environmental safety in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Maintenance Technician III is an advanced-level role responsible for leading complex equipment troubleshooting, and supporting systems critical to production, packaging and facility operations, including wastewater treatment.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Elk Grove

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Technician III

Job Description:

Schedule: 2nd shift 2:00pm to 12:30am, Monday - Friday, with rotating for Saturday work based on production schedule.

Work Location: 1325 Chase Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Key Result Accountabilities

• Operate and maintain all aspects of the wastewater treatment building including chemical handling, pump/motor controls, and accurate log keeping,
• Independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform detailed inspections and make recommendations for machine guarding, spare parts, and component integrity.
• Perform complex equipment relocations using blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures.
• Fabricate custom parts or modifications using shop tools.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs across systems and mentor junior technicians.
• Support MGP and SQF audit readiness through proactive maintenance and documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to LOTO, PPE, and chemical safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tasks in the CMMS.

• Qualifications

  
  

  • Minimum 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience
  • Proven wastewater treatment experience (2+ years preferred)
  • Advanced experience with industrial pump and motor system, including installation, diagnostics, and repairs.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and complex schematics.
  • Prior food industry experience with knowledge of GMPs and SQF is highly desirable.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Environmental Working Conditions

  
  

  Employees must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company. Job tasks may also involve:

  
  

  Using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and other equipment as established in company policies and safe work procedures. Compliant with the uniform policy.

  
  

  Lifting up to 50 pounds, anything over should seek assistance.

  
  

  Frequent carrying, bending, standing, sitting, and repetitive motion.

  
  

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

  
  

  Employees will be expected to attend safety training, serve on the facility safety committee and participate in hazard analysis and resolution.

  
  

  We offer a great opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.

  
  

  
  

  Thanks & Regards,

  Saiyed R (Daniel)

  Executive Recruiter

  Brightpath Associates LLC