Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Job overview

The Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician role is onsite in Elgin, IL, with compensation of $30–$40 per hour. The technician supports production and facility assets while working with Operations and Quality to help meet food safety, quality, and throughput goals. This role maintains equipment reliability and production continuity through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and equipment installation. Accurate maintenance records, safe work practices, and improvement recommendations support a compliant and dependable manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance
• diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures
• install or modify equipment
• inspect equipment for safety and performance
• document work in maintenance logs
• coordinate with Quality Assurance on food safety standards
• recommend process and equipment improvements
• follow Lockout/Tagout and PPE requirements
• maintain a clean, safe workspace.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing equipment reliability technician

elgin il

just in time staffing

full-time

day shift

$30–$40/hr

preventive maintenance

mechanical troubleshooting

electrical repair

pneumatics

plc

conveyor systems

food safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Works across Operations and Quality to support food safety, product integrity, and production uptime.

About the employer

Just In Time Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Retail Bakeries. Sector: 31.