Maintenance Technician (Bilingual - Spanish Required)

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Location: On-Site — Glendale Heights, IL 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Shift/Schedule: First Shift (Monday – Friday) + Required Saturday flexibility for key projects 

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Plant Leadership 

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

About Our Company

At U.S. Spice Mills, we blend quality, innovation, and flavor right here in Glendale Heights. As a trusted name in the spice processing industry, we take pride in running a fast-paced, high-energy facility. We are a tight-knit team where every voice matters, and we believe in investing heavily in our people. If you are looking for a company where your hard work is seen, your ideas are heard, and your career can actively grow, you’ve found it.

Role Overview

Are you naturally curious about how things work? Do you love solving problems with your hands, taking things apart just to put them back together, and tackling tasks before anyone even has to ask? If you’re an ambitious self-starter who wants to build a real, high-demand technical career, we want you on our team.

We are seeking a Bilingual Maintenance Technician who is exceptionally open-minded, easy to train, and deeply self-directed. Don’t worry if you don’t have years of heavy industrial experience yet—if you have a foundational knack for repairs and a drive to learn, we will provide comprehensive training on our specialized food plant machinery. We need someone who naturally scans the floor, spots an issue, and jumps in to fix it without needing constant, step-by-step direction. You will work closely with our experienced team, keeping production moving and rapidly scaling your skills along the way.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will never be boring. You will wear multiple hats to maintain plant operational continuity and drive efficiency:

• Proactive Problem Solving: Actively spot equipment needs on the floor and independently address them before they turn into bottlenecks.
• Preventive Maintenance (PMs): Stay ahead of the game by conducting scheduled check-ups on machines to keep them in peak shape and prevent unexpected downtime.
• Rapid Diagnostics: Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions on the fly and implement smart, corrective actions to restore operations safely.
• Production Partnership: Act as a reliable technical partner to our production team, jumping in to assist whenever operational support is needed.
• Safety & Organization: Maintain a pristine, organized work environment in strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and OSHA safety standards.
• Digital/Written Tracking: Complete daily work orders to accurately document your repairs and maintenance milestones.

Requirements & Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table:

• Work Authorization: All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. 
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• The Mindset: Highly self-directed and autonomous; you have an innate ability to see a need and meet it without waiting for explicit instructions.
• Trainability: Exceptionally open-minded, receptive to feedback, and eager to absorb new technical skills and machinery layouts during training.
• Language Skills: Must be fully bilingual (English/Spanish). You can seamlessly communicate with supervisors and team members in both languages, and accurately read safety instructions and work orders.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in any hands-on repair or maintenance-related environment (e.g., facility maintenance, auto repair, manufacturing, construction, or skilled machine operations).
• The Toolbox: High proficiency with standard hand and power tools, plus a natural mechanical problem-solving mindset.
• Adaptability: The capacity to rapidly learn basic plant components like motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Professionalism: A dependable demeanor, a commitment to long-term career growth, and an eagerness to master food plant safety standards (HACCP/SQF).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Safety First: Commitment to consistently wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly following food safety guidelines.
• Sensory Environment: This position is based on-site in our spice processing facility. You should be completely comfortable working around strong, rich spice aromas, dust, and active moving equipment.
• Physical Stamina: This is a highly active role. It requires standing, walking, and bending for extended periods, as well as the ability to regularly lift up to 51 pounds.

Why Work With Us? (Perks & Benefits)

• Comprehensive Health: Great Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance options to keep you healthy.
• Real Skill Building: Earn while you learn. We provide comprehensive, hands-on technical training that turns your basic handyman skills into high-value industrial maintenance expertise.
• Predictable Stability: Secure a steady first-shift schedule with potential for overtime to boost your earnings.
• A Culture of Autonomy: We don't micromanage. Your ability to self-direct and take ownership of your environment will be seen, appreciated, and celebrated.

U.S. Spice Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, promote a safe and inclusive working environment, and welcome self-starters from all backgrounds to apply.

In accordance with Illinois state regulations, the compensation range provided reflects our good faith hourly rate for this role. Final starting pay is determined by various factors, such as specific shift assignments, relevant transferable skills, and prior operational experience.