Maintenance Mechanic/Team Lead Line Technician

Unilever · Chicago, IL

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Unilever (food & beverage) in Chicago, IL. As the Maintenance - Team Lead Line Technician your responsibilities will include but not limited to.

Tools it names: Machining, Welding

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 89 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 49%
PLC 46%
✓ Welding 32%
Automation 22%
Root cause 21%

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This plant: Unilever in Chicago

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Who You Are & What You’ll Do

While this role is advertised as “Mechanic” the internal job title for this position is “Team Lead Line Technician”.

As the Maintenance - Team Lead Line Technician your

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Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic /Team Lead Line Technician

Location of Job: Chicago IL (Union)

Available Shifts

•3rd shift : 10:00 pm – 6:30 am (Mon – Fri)

Potential increase in pay grade pending welding/machining or electrical skills assessment

will include but not limited to

•Repair and maintain machinery such as packaging equipment, conveyor systems, and processing equipment.
•Work independently or as a team to perform Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Work Orders to reduce downtime.
•Provide a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyance systems.
•Operate equipment and perform routine tasks to identify issues before they affect production.
•Adhere to all safety and quality guidelines while performing all job functions and duties.
•Guide and lead a team of technical operators

What You’ll Need To Succeed

•High school education or GED equivalent and prior experience in related area.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug, pre-employment physical and background check.

•Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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