Process Maintenance Technician

Locus Management•Peoria, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a skilled Process Maintenance Technician for its fermentation plant in Peoria, Illinois. The technician maintains the integrity and performance of facility systems and process equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and mechanical components. The role includes routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to support safe, efficient operations and production goals in a highly regulated, clean manufacturing environment. The technician follows safety protocols and applicable regulations, maintains maintenance records and equipment performance metrics, manages spare-parts and tool inventory, and coordinates work with production and quality teams to limit disruption to manufacturing. The position also provides technical support for facility improvements, expansions, and modifications, and includes cleaning equipment, parts, and facilities as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of safety and regulatory standards.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with management, staff, and customers.
Ability to use basic math skills to solve problems.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance, engineering, or a related field.
Maintenance experience in fermentation, food production, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
Familiarity with HVAC, boilers, pumps, piping, and other facility equipment.
Experience with acetylene torch, arc, tungsten inert gas, and metal inert gas welding.
Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or industrial maintenance, such as CMRP or CFMA.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, boilers, compressors, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair process equipment issues to minimize downtime and support plant safety and compliance.
Monitor and maintain water treatment, wastewater, and other critical facility systems in accordance with operational and environmental standards.
Inspect and maintain piping, valves, and pumps used in fermentation processes.
Perform maintenance in accordance with safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry, and hazardous-material handling requirements.
Promote compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations, as well as a culture of safety and cleanliness.
Maintain records of maintenance work, inspections, repairs, and replacements.
Develop and follow preventive maintenance schedules, including regular inspections and servicing of critical systems.
Coordinate maintenance activities with production and quality control teams to minimize disruption to fermentation and manufacturing processes.
Maintain an inventory of spare parts and tools.
Document maintenance work and equipment performance metrics, using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) when required.
Collaborate with production staff, engineers, and contractors on projects and upgrades.
Provide technical support during facility improvements, expansions, or modifications.
Clean equipment, parts, and facilities as needed and perform other duties as assigned.