3rd Shift Maintenaence Technician

SUMMARY 

At Harvest Food Group (HFG), our mission is to create products that make a positive impact in the world. HFG is a private equity–backed company headquartered in Naperville, IL, with a production facility in East Chicago, IN.

The Maintenance Mechanic Level II is a journey level role responsible for supporting reliable plant operations by performing advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair activities across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Technicians at this level work more independently than Level I staff, handling a broader range of duties and moderately complex tasks with minimal supervision. This position helps maintain equipment performance, applies safety and food quality standards, uses CMMS systems to track work, and contributes to continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Performing a wide range of duties including diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems issues. 
  

• Conducting moderately complex preventive and predictive maintenance using some external measuring tools. 
  

• Troubleshooting and resolving equipment breakdowns efficiently to minimize production downtime. 
  

• Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record activities and manage work orders. 
  

• Occasionally providing technical guidance or instruction to less experienced staff.