Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Company: Prinova
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Department: Maint/Engineering, Solutions Location: Carol Stream, IL Type: Full-time Summary: The Plant Maintenance Technician conducts preventive maintenance and repairs of our physical plant and manufacturing assets at the Carol Stream and Hanover Park facilities; they also perform electrical and other mechanical modifications and installations to the facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to: - Ensures safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment - Maximize the productive uptime of equipment - Safely troubleshoot live voltage using a voltmeter - Executes scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize downtime - Completes Work Order requests as needed and assigned on a timely basis - Completes facility-specific requests as needed on a timely basis - Resolves most issues in-house, including electrical troubleshooting and fabrication - Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly Maintenance shop and related areas - Other duties may be assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Education and/or Experience: - Minimum High School degree or General Education degree (GED) required - 3 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in the food industry - Equipment and electrical technical understanding, troubleshooting, basic safety, and installation (120V/240V/480V) - Boiler knowledge, plumbing, welding, and power tools - HVAC and PLC control logic knowledge preferred - Computer Skills Required Skills/Abilities: - Attention to detail, flexibility, and maintenance knowledge - Willing to work overtime and multi-job functions - Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills - Spanish bilingual preferred, but not required Travel: Must be willing to travel to support Hanover Park and Itasca locations as needed Work Conditions & Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. - Ability to stand for extended periods of time - Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask - Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air, with or without a respirator - Ability to work abovethe shoulders - Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement - Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas - Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require. Quality/Safety Responsibilities: All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others. What’s in it for you? Competitive Pay – $23 - $34 an hour (Including $2 shift differential, ex. $322$ shift differential = $34) Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration. Benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision - Employer paid STD and LTD - HSA and FSA - Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave - PTO - Employer paid Basic Life Insurance - 401(k) & Roth with employer match - Eight Paid Holidays 3 Floating Holidays - Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident - Personal growth including training and development opportunities Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law. Company Description As one of the world's largest distributors of functional ingredients and a provider of nutrient premixes, Prinova creates value for global food, beverage and supplement manufacturers. Company Description As one of the world's largest distributors of functional ingredients and a provider of nutrient premixes, Prinova creates value for global food, beverage and supplement manufacturers.

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