Lead Maintenance Mechanic (1st Shift)
GEORGIA NUT COMPANYIllinois, United States
Posted May 12, 2026
32.5 - 48
Full Time
About the Company
Georgia Nut Company, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Skokie, IL, is a family‑owned contract manufacturer that specializes in high‑quality confections, snacks, and nuts. Leveraging a fully vertical‑integrated facility, the company offers end‑to‑end services—from product ideation and R&D to specialized processing such as sugar shelling, chocolate and hot panning, enrobing, and expanded candy—and turnkey packaging solutions. With SQF Level 2 certification and a portfolio that includes private‑label, bulk confection, and industrial ingredient divisions, Georgia Nut delivers consistent quality and rapid time‑to‑market for food manufacturers seeking a trusted partner. Its blend of traditional small‑batch craftsmanship and state‑of‑the‑art technology, combined with dedicated customer service, sets it apart in the competitive confectionery and snack industry.
Job Description
Maintenance mechanic will safely install, maintain, repair, move, replace, modify, upgrade, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on industrial food equipment and devices used in production, office and utility areas.
Requirements
- Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action
- Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and replace equipment and components involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, relay logic systems
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
- Communicate equipment breakdown status to shift dispatcher
- Move equipment and machinery using standard methods of lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking, skidding and rolling
- Perform work in a safe, clean, thorough and professional manner
- Assess situations and develop solutions and estimated time frames to satisfy work requests
- Researches and comprise parts list necessary to satisfy work requests
- Accurately document information on work orders, such as, time it took to perform task, parts used etc.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals to assist in troubleshooting as well as identifying parts needed for repairs
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with co-workers including manufacturing associates, other support department associates and management
- Perform other related duties, as assigned by the maintenance supervisor
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement