Maintenance Technician

Nutreco•Highland, IL

10d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Maintenance Technician Compensation : $25.00-$28.00/hour + $1.50/hour shift premium Location : Trouw Nutrition – 145 Matter Drive, Highland, Illinois Hours : M-F (3pm-11pm), overtime as required Vacancy type: Replacement Why join us Get ready to Own your career as a Maintenance Technician at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path. What you’ll do In this role, you’ll own it by taking end-to-end responsibility for keeping our plant running—performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and making safe, lasting repairs to mechanical and electrical systems across production, utilities, and facilities. You’ll partner with Operations and Engineering to prioritize work, support installations and continuous improvement, and use the CMMS to plan, document, and follow through on work orders and parts. Above all, you’ll protect people, product, and the environment by working to Nutreco standards and by acting quickly and thoughtfully to reduce downtime and prevent repeat issues. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for a hands-on, safety-first Maintenance Technician who brings solid industrial maintenance experience and the curiosity to troubleshoot problems to root cause. You’re comfortable working across mechanical and electrical systems—conveyors, bagging and material-handling equipment, motors and drives, compressors, HVAC and utilities—and you can read plans, use test instruments, and make precise adjustments. You’re organized and reliable with preventive maintenance and documentation in a CMMS, communicate clearly with operators and leaders, and are willing to support off-shift, on-call, or weekend work as needed to keep the plant running. What you’ll receive As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. In addition, you’ll receive : How and why to find out more We can offer you a career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of what you do every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your development, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #Ownit

Requirements

Industrial maintenance background: High school diploma/GED plus 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
Mechanical maintenance capability: Blueprint reading; machine installation/alignment/leveling; mechanical diagnostics; rigging; lubrication practices; and repair of pumps, gear drives, bearings, seals, gaskets, and drive systems.
Electrical & controls troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and repair single- and three-phase motors, low-voltage switchgear, and solid-state components using appropriate test instruments.
Safety, systems thinking & teamwork: Safety-first approach aligned to environmental requirements; clear written/verbal communication; strong computer skills (Word/Excel/email) and CMMS use; forklift certification/operation; and willingness to support off-hours/on-call/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

performing preventive and corrective maintenance
troubleshooting breakdowns
making safe, lasting repairs to mechanical and electrical systems across production, utilities, and facilities
partnering with Operations and Engineering to prioritize work
supporting installations and continuous improvement
using the CMMS to plan, document, and follow through on work orders and parts
protecting people, product, and the environment by working to Nutreco standards
acting quickly and thoughtfully to reduce downtime and prevent repeat issues