Maintenance Technician / Mechanic / Engineer / Fabricator in Harvey

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMechanic / Maintenance Technician / Fabricator Engineer

Location: American Kitchen Delights – 15320 Cooper Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426
Job Type: Full-Time

About American Kitchen Delights

American Kitchen Delights is a leading family-owned frozen food manufacturer committed to quality, innovation, and food safety. Our facility operates under Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, and HACCP, with oversight from the FDA and USDA. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality products to our customers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanic Maintenance Technician / Fabricator Engineer to support our growing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of food manufacturing equipment through maintenance, repair, fabrication, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging machinery.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Fabricate, weld, and modify equipment components as needed.

• Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, FDA, and USDA standards at all times.

• Conduct safety inspections and follow established workplace safety protocols.

• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and compliance documentation.

• Support equipment installation, modifications, and upgrades.

• Collaborate with operations staff to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade/technical certification .

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a related industry (frozen food industry experience a plus).

• Strong background in fabrication, welding, machining, and mechanical repair.

• Working knowledge of food safety regulatory requirements (SQF, HACCP, FDA, USDA).

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

• Paid time off and overtime opportunities

• Training and career advancement opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Kitchen Delights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , sex, , gender , , , or veteran status.

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