Overview
The Ōnin Group’s core purpose is to Create Opportunity and Empower People. You deserve a company that is committed to providing a great culture, excellent learning and development opportunities, and an opportunity to thrive. As a Best Places to Work company, we are committed to providing you with industry-leading rewards and perks. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including; medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, health and wellness program, lifelong learning plans, student loan repayment, and more! At Ōnin, we are committed to providing our teammates with opportunities to work with premier light industrial and manufacturing clients in each local area. You will serve your local community by connecting teammates with job opportunities at companies across the city.
This position is in Belleville, IL
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of production and facility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This role supports efficient equipment operation, minimizes unplanned downtime, and maintains safe and compliant operations through hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
The Maintenance Technician works closely with Production, Sanitation, Engineering, and other teams to maintain equipment reliability and support continuous improvement. Success in this role is measured by equipment uptime, maintenance quality, safety performance, and adherence to food manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Diagnose and repair bearings, chains, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, pumps, valves, and related components.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore equipment to safe operating condition.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Assist with the installation, startup, and testing of new or modified equipment.
- Perform regular walk through's in the Production Departments.
- Management/leadership experience
Skills and Experience
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Management Experience
- 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Welding and basic fabrication experience.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Strong problem-solving skills with a safety-focused and detail-oriented approach.
Preferred
- Technical or trade certification.
- Additional experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environments.
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Weekly pay
- $5 prescription drugs
- $5 doctor's visit copays
- Free teledoctor service
- Free counseling services
- Life insurance included
- Vision insurance included
- Dental insurance included
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free legal services
- Our unbeatable employee discount program
Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can’t wait to talk to you!
––Your Ōnin team
