Technician, Maintenance

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Technician/Maintenance role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and installing manufacturing equipment at the Robinson, Illinois facility. This position plays a key role in supporting production reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.

The role works closely with production teams to maintain efficient plant operations and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment. Support production by ensuring the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Install, modify, fabricate, and weld equipment and replacement parts as needed.

Complete work orders and maintenance documentation using a computerized maintenance management system. Coordinate maintenance projects and collaborate with external vendors when required. Assist with training production and maintenance employees as needed. Perform general facility maintenance activities, including plumbing and painting.

Identify and implement opportunities for equipment reliability and process improvement. Follow GMP, HACCP, food safety, and workplace safety standards at all times.

About You

High School diploma, vocational school diploma, or equivalent is required. Two to four years of manufacturing maintenance experience is required. Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, pneumatics, and I/O systems. Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, pump, and mechanical systems is required.

Basic computer and data-entry skills are required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to stand, kneel, bend, reach, and work in elevated or high-heat environments. Strong attendance record, commitment to food safety, and willingness to work overtime as needed.