First Shift Maintenance Technician - Will Train

U.S. Spice Mills•Glendale Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Spice Mills is seeking a Bilingual Maintenance Technician who is exceptionally open-minded, easy to train, and deeply self-directed. This role is ideal for someone who naturally scans the floor, spots an issue, and jumps in to fix it without needing constant, step-by-step direction. The technician will work closely with the experienced team, keeping production moving and rapidly scaling their skills. The company provides comprehensive, hands-on training on specialized food plant machinery, making prior industrial experience unnecessary for naturally handy individuals with a basic knack for repairs.

Requirements

Must be fully bilingual (English/Spanish) to seamlessly communicate with supervisors and team members in both languages, and accurately read safety instructions and work orders.
1+ years of experience in any hands-on repair or maintenance-related environment (e.g., facility maintenance, auto repair, manufacturing, construction, or skilled machine operations).
High proficiency with standard hand and power tools, plus a natural mechanical problem-solving mindset.
The capacity to rapidly learn basic plant components like motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors.
Highly self-directed and autonomous; you have an innate ability to see a need and meet it without waiting for explicit instructions.
Exceptionally open-minded, receptive to feedback, and eager to absorb new technical skills and machinery layouts during training.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
A dependable demeanor, a commitment to long-term career growth, and an eagerness to master food plant safety standards (HACCP/SQF).
Comfortable working around strong, rich spice aromas, dust, and active moving equipment.
Requires standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.
Ability to regularly lift up to 51 pounds.
A strict commitment to consistently wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Actively spot equipment needs on the floor and independently address them before they turn into bottlenecks.
Conduct scheduled check-ups on machines to keep them in peak shape and prevent unexpected downtime.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions on the fly and implement smart, corrective actions to restore operations safely.
Act as a reliable technical partner to the production team, jumping in to assist whenever operational support is needed.
Maintain a pristine, organized work environment in strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and OSHA safety standards.
Complete daily work orders to accurately document repairs and maintenance milestones.