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PM Maintenance Technician in Harvard

Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2026

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Job Description

Maintenance Technician – PM Shift

Food Manufacturing | Northern Illinois

A well-established food manufacturer with over 80 years of success is adding to its maintenance team following a major facility expansion. This company operates multiple plants across the Midwest and is known for its strong culture, stability, and commitment to promoting from within.

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent work-life balance and a company investing in its future, this could be the right move.

 

Why You’ll Want This Role

  • 2-2-3 Schedule – Work only 6 months out of the year
  • Built-in extra days off for better work-life balance
  • Stable, growing company with a people-first culture
  • Recently completed a large-scale expansion
  • Strong track record of internal promotions

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment
  • Troubleshoot production equipment and plant mechanical systems, implementing long-term solutions
  • Assist with equipment changeovers and line startups
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical components including:
    • Gearboxes, sprockets/chains, belts, clutches, bearings, brakes, seals, and gaskets
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and team-based projects
  • Provide suggestions to improve processes and equipment reliability

 

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

    OR

  • 3+ years of experience working with industrial equipment such as boilers, chillers, or HVAC
  • Strong mechanical background in a production setting
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

 

About the Company

  • Over 80 years in business
  • Multiple Midwest facilities
  • Strong reputation for employee development and internal advancement
  • Continued investment in people, equipment, and growth

 

We understand that no one makes a change unless it’s better than what they’re doing today. If you’re open to exploring what “better” could look like, we’d love to have a conversation.

For more information contact Malik Feaster. malik.feaster@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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