MANUFACTURING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I - 3rd SHIFT (391)
NOW FoodsIllinois, United States
Posted April 21, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
NOW Foods, founded in 1968 by Elwood Richard, has evolved from a small family business into a globally recognized manufacturer of natural health products. The company produces and distributes more than 1,500 items—including dietary supplements, natural foods, sports nutrition, and personal‑care products—through a state‑of‑the‑art GMP‑certified facility and world‑class quality testing labs. With a workforce of over 1,500 employees and a presence in more than 60 countries, NOW Foods remains family‑owned and steadfast in its original mission: to deliver value and empower consumers to lead healthier lives.
Job Description
Repairs and maintains machinery and electromechanical equipment in packaging, processing, distribution, and plant infrastructure. Trains and mentors lesser skilled maintenance mechanics.
Requirements
- Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery and other equipment.
- Performs predictive and preventative maintenance activities as outlined in the CMMS system.
- Fabricates components using standard shop equipment including: lathe, mill, drill press, brake, shear, band saw, and various welding equipment.
- Assists Engineering in installation of new equipment.
- Works with technical support, the operations group, and peer mechanics to resolve problematic machine or personnel issues.
- Maintains spare parts inventory for plant.
- Complies with safety and cGMP requirements.
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off