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Maintenance Technician (NIGHT SHIFT) in Illinois

Date Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Technician Maintenance – PM Shift

Location: Northern Illinois
Salary: $26.00 – $33.00 per hour
Schedule: 2-2-3 shift (works 6 months out of the year, allowing extra days off for work-life balance)

Company Overview

Join a long-standing food and beverage manufacturer with over 80 years of operations and multiple plants across the Midwest. The company prides itself on a strong culture, internal promotion opportunities, and investing in the future growth of its facilities. The location recently underwent a major expansion, signaling ongoing stability and investment in employees.

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically skilled Maintenance Technician to support our PM shift. This role will ensure production equipment runs efficiently and safely, performing installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment including:
    • Gearboxes, sprockets/chains, belts, clutches, bearings, brakes, seals, and gaskets
  • Maintain and repair Boilers, Chillers, or HVAC systems as needed
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
  • Follow all safety protocols and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain basic computer records of maintenance activities and equipment history

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience, or experience with industrial equipment such as Boilers, Chillers, or HVAC systems
  • Strong mechanical aptitude in a production environment
  • Basic computer literacy (data entry, maintenance logs)
  • Ability to work a 2-2-3 PM shift schedule

Why This Role?

  • Competitive pay of $26–$33/hr
  • Unique 2-2-3 schedule offering extended time off during the year
  • Opportunity to work with a stable, growing company invested in employee success
  • Chance to advance within a company that promotes from within
 

Interested?
If you’re ready for a stable, growth-oriented opportunity where your technical skills are valued, please apply today!

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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