CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Saint Charles, ILLINOIS

JOB

REFERENCE ID

26-01424

JOB TYPE:

Direct Placement

LOCATION

Saint Charles, ILLINOIS

PAY RATE:

$30 - $39

POST DATE:

September 11, 2026

: Job Summary

Join our team in Saint Charles, a vibrant city known for its rich history, scenic views, and community spirit. As a Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic/Technician, you will play a crucial role in our pursuit of operational excellence and safety.

Our Maintenance Team is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability through routine maintenance and expert troubleshooting of complex machinery issues. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain essential production equipment, including industrial blenders, mixers, packaging systems, robotic machinery, pumps, valves, and pressure vessels. Your expertise will help maintain high manufacturing standards and support a seamless production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with supervisors and management to perform repairs and preventive maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including machinery, instruments, power systems, and piping.

Complete thorough repairs and proactively initiate work orders based on preventive maintenance (PM) or predictive maintenance (PdM) findings.

Maximize equipment reliability by efficiently executing work orders and PM tasks.

Accurately document activities, resources, and completion codes.

Analyze reports to recommend improvements for asset operability, reliability, and safety.

Request necessary repair parts as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Conduct maintenance in compliance with OSHA, Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines, and environmental regulations.

Track and meet maintenance KPIs to achieve performance goals.

Process Safety Management (PSM).

Perform diverse technical tasks, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.

Continuously develop skills through self-improvement initiatives.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards.

Perform additional duties as required.

Position Specific Details

Base hourly pay rate from $30 to $39 per hour, based on experience.

Additional premium shift differential: $1.00 per hour for 2nd shift and $2.00 per hour for 3rd shift, if applicable.

What's in it for you

Highly competitive base pay and premium shift differentials.

Biannual "Rewards for Results" bonuses, awarded at discretion based on plant performance.

Option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.

17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).

401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.

Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, and free tele-med physician services.

Various other employee-centric perks initiatives, including tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

1-2 years of chemical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with NEC and

NFPA 70E

standards.

Skilled in installing new equipment and modifying existing installations.

Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC): Control charts, standard deviation, Cpk.

Mechanical Skills:

Read pneumatic schematics, troubleshoot pneumatic systems, manage V-belts, valves, motors, drives, and electrical enclosures.

Electrical Skills:

Read electrical/control schematics, understand PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming, electrical troubleshooting, and safety compliance.

Computer literate with strong communication skills.

Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.