Maintenance Technician

Company: Highland Baking Company
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join our team at the Northbrook facility. As a Maintenance Tech, you will play a crucial role in ensuring continued functionality and safety of our facility. Apply today! A successful Maintenance Technician will support operations and proactively lead preventative maintenance work. They demonstrate the willingness and ability to act swiftly to meet the customer's needs. This person must be able to fully cross-train in all maintenance areas, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, for both troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Will utilize computerized maintenance systems and can demonstrate systemic troubleshooting decision-making. This person is dedicated, thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a self-starter, and loves to provide input and ideas to help the bakery succeed. Requirements: Candidates must have at least 3 - 5 years of industrial maintenance millwright and electrical experience. Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as schedule requires. The candidate must be proficient in at least two areas: electricity, electronics, PLC, logic, mechanical troubleshooting, power transmission, welding, steam systems, compressed air systems, and hydraulics. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work alone when required. Must read and understand blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics. Experience using maintenance tools. Ability to work at heights, heat, and extreme cold conditions. Personal and total commitment to observing all safety rules and regulations, including the ability to wear all required personal protective equipment Must commit to learning all Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP regulations. Attend scheduled training(s) onsite and offsite. High school diploma or GED. Preferred, but not required to apply: PLC programming skills AC/DC drive experience. HVAC skills. Air compressors and compressed air systems skills. Boiler and steam system skills. Trade school certificate, diploma equivalent. Worked in a manufacturing environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position requires physical activity such as reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, lifting 50 pounds or more, and standing for 8-12 hours daily. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay. 6 Weeks of Paid Leave

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