Maintenance Technician - Industrial Equipment - Weekend Day Shift

West Libery Food•Bolingbrook, IL

5d•$25 - $33

About The Position

West Liberty Foods is hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently in a modern manufacturing environment. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on conveyors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, automated machinery, and other production equipment. The technician also supports equipment installation and adjustment, documents maintenance work, and works with production teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement. The schedule is Friday and Monday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The listed hourly wage is $25–$33 or more, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The role offers exposure to modern industrial equipment and opportunities for skills development and career advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of maintenance-related experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical/electronic systems.
Ability to read and write English and comprehend basic maintenance manuals, prints, schematics, and drawings.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Technical training, trade school, military maintenance experience, or an associate's degree in a related field.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, agricultural processing, or another industrial environment.
Experience with industrial equipment such as conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, or production machinery.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or automation systems.
Exposure to automated or PLC-controlled equipment.
Experience using a CMMS or maintenance work order system.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery.
Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
Assist with the installation, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
Support continuous improvement efforts to increase equipment performance and efficiency.
Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and follow safety and food safety procedures.