Facilities Maintenance Tech (2nd Shift)

Contract Type:

Contract to Perm

Location:

Dakota - IL

Industry:

General Labor

Contact Name:

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Date Published:

02-Jan-2026

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a 2nd Shift Maintenance Tech to work at a company located in the Dakota, IL area!
Job Title
2nd Shift Maintenance Tech
Position Location
Dakota, IL

Pay/hours for position
$26-36 an hr.

Requirements of position
Job Squad is looking for 2nd Shift Maintenance Tech in Dakota, IL
for our food manufacturing partner.

This is a direct hire role with the company.

Job Duties:
Hours-5:40P-6A (12 hr. shifts)
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
• Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with the
goal of continually reducing unscheduled
downtime.
• Analyze problems and interpret technical information
necessary to make required repairs (troubleshooting of
equipment issues).
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on production
machinery and facility support equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose
machine malfunction and validate work
performed.
• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety
rules, procedures, Lock-out / Tag-out
procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), personal
safety standards, food safety standards as well
as OSHA standards. • Troubleshoot equipment as well as plant mechanical systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly. • Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders, and detailed logs, and have good communication skills across all groups/departments. • Assist with equipment changeovers and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed. • Identify required parts and maintain current inventories and parts reorder lists. • Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality. • Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives and also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates in team projects. • Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training. • Must be able to learn basic computer skills to process work orders. • Strong mechanical background in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing bearings. • Strong mechanical background in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing seals and gaskets.
• Strong plus if trained and experienced in compressed air systems, basic plumbing/piping, Boilers, and Hydraulics. • Strong mechanical background in a production setting; troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, bearings, and brakes. • Knowledgeable in the use of all power tools, hand tools, drill presses, shop tools, etc. • Must be able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches, and verbal communication. • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/ tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed. • Willing to work shift schedules plus overtime as dictated by the needs of the business, including weekends and holidays. • Practical problem-solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of variables. • Must be a collaborative team member and demonstrate behaviors consistent with Berner's expectations • Ability to learn and understand the principles of the Berner Maintenance and Manufacturing Transformation, including lean tools, process capability, and operational discipline. **Candidates that apply must be able to work weekends and work 12 hr. shifts**
Great client to work for with exceptional benefits package. 
The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.
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