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Electro-Mechanical Technician

GELITA USA INC
CALUMET CITY, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

Job Summary 

The Electro-Mechanical Technician will be able to maintain and repair equipment related to the operation of a gelatine manufacturing facility.  This individual is required to reduce downtime, respond to equipment failures and be able to conduct preventive maintenance for operations to continue over a 24 hour time period.  Support the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000 management systems and the Quality, Environmental, and Food Safety Policy as appropriate in the function. 

Essential Functions 

  • Perform work tasks as directed by the General Maintenance Supervisor 

  • Maintenance and repair of equipment related to the operation of a gelatine manufacturing facility including mechanical, plumbing, pipefitting, welding, rigging, and machining 

  • Advanced Electronic/Instrumentation Troubleshooting/Repair. 

  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair Process Logic Control (PLC) Systems 

  • Follow company policies and procedures while maintaining equipment 

  • Follow safety policies and procedures in the plant. 

  • Maintain a clean maintenance shop by keeping good sanitation, housekeeping, and GMP standards. 

  • Ammonia refrigeration troubleshooting/repair. 

  • Utility troubleshooting/repair (ie. Boilers). 

  • Perform all tasks that can be completed by a Mechanic 

This position will work daytime hours Monday through Friday, with some on-call work as necessary on nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:  

  • Technical degree or equivalent experience. 

  • Successfully pass both Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude qualification test with a 80% or higher 

 

Minimum Work Experience:  

  • Experience in a batch or continuous process food or chemical production environment is preferred. 

  • Experience with PLC control systems is a plus.   

Salary : $42 - $43

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