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Job Description: Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

Location: Bread Baking Company – Schaumburg, IL
Schedule: 3rd Shift | 10:00 PM – 7:30 AM (9–10 hour shifts)
Status: Temp-to-Hire | Full-Time

About Us

For over a century, Gonnella Baking Company has been a trusted leader in fresh-baked bread and rolls, serving customers with tradition, quality, and consistency. We are looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our Schaumburg team and help keep our production equipment running smoothly.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment. This is a hands-on, 3rd shift role requiring mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on bakery production equipment, conveyors, mixers, ovens, packaging machines, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Perform equipment adjustments, part replacements, and upgrades as needed.
• Follow safety, food safety, and sanitation protocols in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records, and work orders.
• Collaborate with production staff and supervisors to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician 3 yr, Industrial Mechanic, or similar role (food manufacturing).
• Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, and PLC-driven equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
• Welding, fabrication, and HVAC knowledge a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in hot/cold environments, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shift: 10:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3rd shift)
• Hours: 9–10 hour shifts with overtime available
• Days Off: 2 days during the week (example: Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri, based on availability)
• Weekends: Required initially; flexibility may be available after tenure
• Temp-to-Hire with long-term growth opportunities

Why Join ???

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Temp-to-Hire stability with career advancement potential
• Work for a trusted, long-standing name in fresh-baked bread
• Hands-on technical role with variety in day-to-day tasks