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Fontanini Maintenance Mechanic- 1st Shift

Hormel Foods · Mc Cook, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Hormel Foods (food & beverage) in Mc Cook, IL. With a commitment to genuine, handcrafted family recipes, it’s a name that customers equate with excellence!

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 138 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 147 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $81k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 53%
  • ✓ PLC 40%
  • Welding 30%
  • Root cause 20%

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requirements

on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Benefits: Fontanini Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages (plus bonus), annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan and more.

Position

Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs preventative maintenance on wide variety of packaging and processing equipment.
  • ◆Specifies parts required. Orders if needed, and makes needed repairs based on PM.
  • ◆Assists with training new and/or less skilled maintenance and production personnel.
  • ◆Troubleshoots basic electrical problems using various test equipment and ladder logic diagrams.
  • ◆Troubleshoots mechanical problems using various measurement equipment and mechanical expertise.
  • ◆Devises, plans, and completes mechanical upgrades, modifications and overhauls.
  • ◆Completes changeovers on production lines by following changeover check sheet and recommends modification to the sheet as needed.
  • ◆Performs routine daily setup and adjustment of all production equipment.
  • ◆Follow all safety and company policies.
  • ◆Participate in safety and quality trainings.
  • ◆Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • ✓Ability to repair equipment using hand tools.
  • ✓Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
  • ✓Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • ✓Ability to read the input/output of electrical schematics.
  • ✓Helpful i.e. Knowledge of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers).
  • ✓High School education or the equivalent.
  • ✓Demonstrated work experience in a team environment.
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Fontanini was established in 1960; from Lucca, Italy to Chicago, Illinois, the Fontanini family has been creating authentic Italian meats, toppings, and specialty sausages for generations. With a commitment to genuine, handcrafted family recipes, it’s a name that customers equate with excellence! In 2017, Fontanini joined the Hormel Foods family. Hormel shared the family values and commitment to quality production making them the perfect match!

Fontanini offers a competitive pay program including excellent benefits to include a c omprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

Fontanini located in McCook, IL just outside of Chicago is seeking Experienced Maintenance Mechanics. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a food manufacturing environment with a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a strong mechanical and electrical skillset.

Position Summary: Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance

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