Maintenance Mechanic I — First Shift

Job overview

The Maintenance Mechanic I — First Shift role is onsite in Bloomingdale, IL, with pay of $25.85–$31.47 per hour. The mechanic maintains equipment and infrastructure at NOW Foods’ manufacturing facilities. The role repairs and troubleshoots processing, packaging, and electromechanical equipment to support safe, reliable production. Preventive maintenance, equipment installation support, and continuous improvement work help maintain plant operations and equipment performance.

What you'll do

• Install, operate, maintain, repair, lubricate, and troubleshoot processing and high-speed packaging machinery
• perform predictive and preventive maintenance in the CMMS
• maintain and troubleshoot AC and DC electrical equipment
• fabricate components using shop equipment
• operate production equipment for troubleshooting and validation
• assist Engineering with new equipment installation
• coordinate with technical support, operations, and mechanics
• help maintain spare-parts inventory and shop areas
• participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
• comply with safety and cGMP requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance mechanic i

first shift

packaging machinery

processing equipment

preventive maintenance

electrical troubleshooting

cmms

bloomingdale il

now foods

$25.85–$31.47/hour

cgmp

equipment repair

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting references a 2026 benefits overview but does not specify individual benefits.

Why this role

The posting requires an associate degree or equivalent plus at least two years of related experience, or at least five years of related experience. Food or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. The role may require other shifts, weekends, and travel to other facilities.

About the employer

Now Foods is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.