Location: Aurora, IL (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Compensation: $33-$40/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to join a leading global nutrition manufacturer committed to improving health and wellness through science-based nutritional products.

This role is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in filling and packaging equipment and electromechanical troubleshooting. You will play a critical role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.

• Serve as the first responder for equipment downtime and production-related maintenance issues.

• Complete and document maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance activities within the CMMS system.

• Partner with production teams to support equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

• Conduct inspections and identify opportunities for preventive and corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.

• Assist in training and mentoring maintenance team members and equipment operators.

• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, GMP requirements, quality standards, and company policies.

• Blenders and scales

• Bottle rinsers, fillers, cappers, and labelers

• Check weighers

• Case erectors and sealers

• Palletizers and stretch wrappers

• AC/DC motors and drives

• Packaging and processing equipment

• High School Diploma, GED, technical training, vocational diploma, or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with filling and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment

• Minimum 5 years of electromechanical troubleshooting experience with equipment operating from 24VDC through 480VAC systems

• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic maintenance skills

• Experience using electrical testing equipment, including voltmeters, ammeters, ohm meters, and meggers

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic diagrams

• Working knowledge of:

  • Lockout/Tagout procedures

  • Arc Flash and PPE requirements

  • Three-phase industrial wiring and power distribution

  • Electrical formulas and mechanical calculations

  • AC/DC drives and motor troubleshooting

  • PLC I/O troubleshooting and industrial networking

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must supply personal hand tools

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift

• Ability to read and write in English

The following experience is highly valued but not required:

• Food and beverage manufacturing experience

• Fabrication experience

• Welding experience

• Familiarity with PLCs and PLC-based troubleshooting

• Technical training in electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems

• Basic PLC and drive programming/training

• Knowledge of NEC standards

• Familiarity with UL508A and NFPA 79

• Experience using SAP or other CMMS platforms

• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP requirements

• Experience with dry powder filling equipment

• Motion control experience, including servo motors and drives

• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification or experience

• Spanish language skills