Electro-Mechanical Technician

Electro-Mechanical Technician
Hodgkins, IL
Food Manufacturing
Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 p/h (DOE)
Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday) Overtime and weekends as needed

Job Overview

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing operation in Hodgkins, IL. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment through both preventive and corrective maintenance. You’ll play a key role in minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring overall equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues
• Support production teams with equipment uptime, changeovers, and breakdown response
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes to prevent repeat failures
• Maintain motors, drives, VFDs, sensors, valves, and automated systems
• Assist with new equipment installation, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation within CMMS systems
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with GMP, food safety, and safety standards
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve efficiency

Requirements

• Experience in food, beverage, bakery, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, and automation
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and working with automated equipment
• Familiarity with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• CMMS experience (SAP, Maximo, UpKeep, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced setting

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Electromechanical, Mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Maintenance certifications or bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working at heights and climbing ladders or stairs
• Ability to distinguish colors (wiring) and sounds (equipment diagnostics)
• Capable of working in a production environment around moving machinery

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Paid Leave
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Wellness programs, Gym membership)

If this sounds like a position for you, apply directly on Indeed, or for more details, you can call or email me.

Email: olly.adamson@acepartners.com
Cell: (229) 389 4052

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of PLC troubleshooting experience do you have
• How many years of VFD troubleshooting experience do you have

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person