Maintenance Technician I
HelloFresh · Aurora, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at HelloFresh (industrial) in Aurora, IL. Grounds, and equipment.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, TPM, FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- PLC 48%
- Welding 33%
- Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, TPM, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at HelloFresh
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
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This plant: HelloFresh in Aurora
1 other open role at this site.
- [US-DC] Production Manager · Production · Manager
Full description from HelloFreshAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
Illinois Pay Range
$24.75 — $24.75 USD
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As a Maintenance Technician at Factor you will be responsible for the general maintenance and repairs of our building, grounds, and equipment. You will ensure that the facility is maintained at a high level, general cleaning is performed in a timely manner when needed, and safety standards are upheld.
Shift is based on business needs
You will…
- •Maintain and repair complex machinery (conveyor system, HVAC equipment, scanners, automatic doors, Dock doors, etc.)
- •Maintain and repair production equipment as needed.
- •Monitor equipment and perform troubleshooting for problems and breakdowns.
- •Maintain and repair facilities including basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- •Provide recommendations to repair or replace poorly functioning equipment.
- •Efficiently prioritize repair schedule to ensure an uninterrupted production schedule.
- •Conduct regular facility inspections.
- •Assist personnel as needed. Communicate regularly with personnel to ensure that repairs and maintenance needs are met and coordinated with production schedules.
- •Keep management informed of area activities and of significant concerns. Report major concerns or significant problems.
You are...
- •Mechanically-inclined: you’ve always had a knack for fixing things and a natural curiosity about how things work; you enjoy taking things apart only to put them back together and are extremely comfortable handling tools and materials
- •Programmatic: you’re able to identify the system component that is causing the error, as well as the options available for resolving it and completing the task.
- •Bold: you’re adventurous and have a true entrepreneurial spirit; you’re not afraid to take calculated risks and constantly challenge the status quo
- •Agile: you roll with the punches and don’t get overwhelmed easily; you have a track record of adapting quickly and driving results in fast-paced, hyper-growth environments
- •Problem-solver: you’re a critical thinker who uses logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans
You have...
- •1+ years general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience within manufacturing/production plant
- •High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred
- •Qualified to handle electrical components, controls, and HVAC
- •Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics
- •Strong mechanical and technical maintenance; able to operate power tools, PIT equipment, and service basic mechanical devices and functions safely and effectively
- •Versed in GMP/TPM/LEAN/OSHA with strong continuous improvement and project management
- •Exposure to ammonia, refrigeration, and/or PSM compliance systems
- •Comfortable working in cold environments with some areas of facility at 40⠁F
- •Efficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)
- •Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
- •Must be able to read, write and speak English.
You'll get...
- •Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
- •Generous PTO and additional sick leave
- •Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
- •Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
- •Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
- •Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and
