Electro-Mechanical Technician

Woodland Foods • Waukegan, IL

3d • $33 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic Electrician is responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of food processing and packaging equipment. This hybrid role combines the expertise of a Plant Electrician with the versatility of a Maintenance Mechanic. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex automated systems to minimize downtime while adhering to strict food safety (SQF/HACCP) and personnel safety (OSHA) standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, specifically within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical blueprints.
• Strong understanding of 480V 3-phase power distribution.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety (NFPA 70E), and food safety regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytically and mechanically inclined
• Ability to use percentages and add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Computer literacy
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied temperatures (coolers/hot processing areas), and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hair nets, gloves, and protective footwear, etc

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electricity, or a related technical field is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with welding (TIG/Stick) and basic machining is a plus.
• Journeyman Electrician license or specialized PLC certifications are a significant advantage.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Electrical Systems: Troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical components, including motors, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), sensors, relays, and control panels.
• Automation & PLC: Perform basic diagnostics and programming adjustments on PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to resolve logic-based equipment issues.
• Mechanical Maintenance: Maintain and repair gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic cylinders, and high-speed packaging machinery.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled PM tasks to identify potential failures before they occur, ensuring all work is logged in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Facility Utilities: Support the maintenance of plant utilities, including air compressors, boilers, and industrial cooling units (where applicable).
• Sanitary Standards: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to prevent product contamination.
• Emergency Response: Provide rapid response and support for line-down situations to meet production deadlines.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription drug plans
• dental
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• health savings account
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft)
• 401k with company match
• paid family leave
• paid holidays
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED