Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician

Working place: Huntley, IL

(Salary depending on experience)

Job Summary:

Silesia Flavors, Inc. is expanding its footprint, opening a new manufacturing site in Huntley, IL. The Maintenance Technician will initially support starting up the plant with the Engineering and Operations teams. This includes assisting in the installation and commissioning of the new food processing equipment and utility systems. Ongoing, they will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on equipment, utility systems, and facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, electrical and automation experience and have strict commitment to occupational and food safety best practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Corrective Maintenance:

Troubleshoot, repair and document mechanical and electrical equipment failures on systems including high shear mixers, plough blenders, spray dryers, pumps, valves, packaging equipment etc.

Preventative Maintenance:

Perform planned preventive work on equipment and systems to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life.

Electrical and Automation:

Diagnose and repair electrical faults, components, and control systems (120-480V, 3-phase). Read schematics and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation and controls systems.

Facilities Support:

Maintain plant utility systems including steam generator, hot water, air compressors, dust collectors, HVAC, water treatment and wastewater pretreatment.

Documentation:

Log parts usage, completion times, and detailed repair notes accurately within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Assist in developing equipment specific standard operating procedures for common repairs.

Continuous Improvement and Projects:

Assist engineering and operations teams with process optimization, root cause analysis and other initiatives to improve uptime and reduce downtime. Play an active role in installation, commissioning and documentation of new equipment.

Safety and Quality Compliance:

Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA, FDA and other standards. Work closely with Quality and EH&S on projects.

Qualifications and Skills:

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, etc.) and electrical systems (VFDs, relays, sensors, motors, PLCs). Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical/pneumatic schematics.

Experience: Highschool diploma or equivalent; 3+ years working in manufacturing maintenance preferably in the food, beverage, flavors, pharmaceuticals, or nutraceuticals industries.

Flexibility & Adaptability: Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced growing manufacturing site. Be able to shift priorities as the business needs change.

Communication: Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally with operations, quality, EH&S and engineering.

Work Environment

This position operates in a typical manufacturing and warehouse environment. The role involves maintaining industrial food process equipment and other supporting facilities and office infrastructure. This may require walking, lifting, and operating equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, utility equipment and process equipment when troubleshooting machinery calls for it. Work within the manufacturing area is required and could involve exposure to noise, moving machinery, dust, and fumes.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Noise levels in the work environment may be loud. The employee must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, which typically includes safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, uniforms, and respirators when needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and the requirements of the position evolve.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Silesia Flavors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Related role within Flavor: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person