Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift
Sensient Technologies · Amboy, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sensient Technologies (chemicals) in Amboy, IL. A safe environment to do your work and support from the management teams.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $62k–$93k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 169 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 177 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $76k–$103k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ PLC 41%
- ✓ Welding 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Sensient TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hardworking. And we will be better with you.
We are looking for a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to join us in producing high quality product on time with an expert maintenance team! You'll have the chance to tackle new challenges and learn by working with skilled technicians and operators. Wage averages $35+/hour including shift and OT premiums!
What you’ll do
- •Keep our equipment running smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and installations.
- •Dig into and develop knowledge of pneumatics, steam, water, and ammonia systems, and mastering your knowledge of managing processing equipment, control systems, and PLCs.
- •Problem solve by reading blueprints, diagrams, equipment manuals, and trade instructions to troubleshoot problems, offer solutions, order parts, and repair equipment.
- •Follow safety, quality, and environmental guidelines while maintaining all necessary documentation.
- •Operate and maintain all plant utilities.
- •Weld using various types of equipment, welds, and materials for sanitary product lines.
- •Actively participate in emergency response teams, training, and programs to improve safety.
- •Clean, organize and maintain tools, workspaces, and equipment.
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What you’ll bring
- •A strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity for industrial controls/repairing equipment.
- •Eagerness to learn processes, equipment, and skills required for job tasks.
- •Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings and work with minimal supervision.
- •Computer literacy with ability to initiate, track, or execute work orders electronically.
- •Ability to climb stairs and work intermittently in hot and/or dusty environments.
- •High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Additional degree or certification(s) related to maintenance and manufacturing are beneficial.
- •4+ years progressive experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance preferred. Experience in Food, chemical and/or dairy processing beneficial.
What you’ll get
- •Excellent compensation, with top of market wages in Amboy. Wages start at $33.59/hour!
- •Great benefits with low premiums, including; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- •Paid vacation time and holidays.
- •A safe environment to do your work and support from the management teams.
- •A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
About Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Flavors
Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.