Maintenance Technician

Job Description Maintenance Technician - PM Shift (Confidential Employer) Pay: $26.00-$38.00/hr DOE Shift Differential: +$2.00/hr (PM shift) Location: Northern Illinois (exact site disclosed later) Modern, highly automated food & beverage manufacturing facility seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support production and plant utilities. This employer is known for strong pay, excellent benefits, and long-term stability. Responsibilities Preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment Troubleshoot mechanical issues and reduce downtime Support automated processing and packaging lines Assist with changeovers and startups Complete work orders and documentation Support facility utilities (boilers, chillers, HVAC, cooling towers) Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and LOTO procedures Requirements 3+ years industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience OR technical training Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills Experience with bearings, seals, gearboxes, chains, belts, and sprockets Ability to read manuals and schematics Basic computer skills Willing to work PM shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays Boiler, HVAC, compressed air, or hydraulics experience a plus Physical Requirements Lift up to 50-70 lbs Stand, walk, climb ladders, and work at heights Benefits Medical, dental, vision 401(k) after 30 days Health benefits after 60 days Disability, life insurance, EAP For immediate consideration, send your resume to All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Created: 2026-03-04