Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our growing team.

Location - This role will be onsite based out of our Burr Ridge production facility and with occasional visits to our Elmhurst facility.

Shift - This is a second shift role and will primarily be from 1:00pm - 9:30pm.

About the role:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing maintenance and performance support for large-scale manufacturing equipment by accurately assessing equipment condition and performing required repairs, as well as supporting the general upkeep of the manufacturing facility and equipment at both the Burr Ridge and Elmhurst locations.

Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain cooking, packaging, and bagging equipment (conveyors, kettles, poppers, VFFS, product scales, coding systems & inspection equipment)
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce failure
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing failures 
• Ability to tig weld stainless steel and solder copper pipe
• Facility repairs up to and including painting, replacing light bulbs, pallet rack repairs, etc.
• Safely repair electrical systems, including up to high voltage, thermocouples, heating elements, temperature controllers, frequency drives, motor testing and photo eyes. Ability to run conduit to and from a motor control panel 
• Identify improvement projects to reduce overall downtime and increase throughput
• Understand drawings and equipment manuals
• Assess work orders and plan jobs
• Use lean manufacturing principles to improve communication and problem-solving
• Utilize a CMMS system to accurately document work performed
• Proficient use of hand tools.
• Be an effective communicator with production workers, managers, and fellow technicians 
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of GMP’s and able follow all food safety guidelines

Experience & Skills we value:

Required 

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical machine repair.
• Knowledge of GMP’s and follow all food safety guidelines
• Ability to understand drawings, equipment manuals
• Ability to use a multimeter
• Basic understanding of electrical components and troubleshooting process
• 3+ years of experience in a maintenance role 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in food manufacturing
• Basic computer skills

Nice to have and/or you’ll learn: 

• Ability to tig weld stainless steel and solder copper pipe
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Welding certification
• NFPA 70e certification
• PLC experience (Allen Bradley or equivalent)
• HS Diploma or GED
• Vocational school, trade school, professional degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship in maintenance related field

Equal Pay Disclosure(s):

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees a competitive compensation & benefits plan.

Base Pay range for this position:

• $36.63 per hour +$0.50 per hour shift differential 

The final discretionary compensation that will be offered for this role depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.