Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Department: Operations / Maintenance
Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation within a food-manufacturing environment. This position supports daily production needs through troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Troubleshoot production and facility equipment, including motors, conveyors, mixers, pumps, compressors, and other commercial machinery.
• Work safely with 480-volt electrical systems, including basic wiring, testing, and component replacement.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other required safety procedures before performing maintenance work.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete work orders in a timely manner using CMMS or similar tracking systems.
• Maintain tools, parts inventory, and maintenance logs according to company standards.
• Collaborate with operations and QA teams to minimize downtime and ensure food-safety compliance.
• Support continuous improvement, sanitation, and reliability initiatives.
• Follow all company policies, GMP, and OSHA/MOL safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience (food-processing environment preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial-grade production equipment and related systems.
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures, 480v electrical systems, and basic plumbing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with preventive-maintenance programs and CMMS software.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a plant environment (standing, bending, climbing ladders).
• High-school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in food or beverage manufacturing or a regulated production facility.
• HVAC, hydraulic, or pneumatic system experience.
• Welding or fabrication skills a plus.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime or weekend work as needed for urgent repairs or projects.

EEO Statement

BCFoods is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and consistent hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person