Lead Maintenance Technician – Overnight Shift

Nestle

Lead Maintenance Technician overseeing maintenance activities and team operations at Nestlé Health Science. Manage complex repairs and provide training across mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeFranklin Park • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $41 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee maintenance activities and guide the team in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently
Perform complex repairs and lead problem-solving efforts
Support training across mechanical, electrical, and utility systems
Monitor and maintain plant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.)
Train team members in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
8+ years of maintenance experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing
Experience leading teams or mentoring others
PLC programming experience preferred
Mechanical/electrical/electronic trade background or technical school preferred
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move throughout your shift
Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
Flexible to work overtime based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with Company match
Healthcare coverage
Performance-based incentives
Broad range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Complex RepairsProblem-SolvingInstrumentationControlsElectrical SystemsHVAC SystemsBoiler MaintenanceCompressor MaintenanceGood Manufacturing PracticesStandard Operating Procedures

Soft Skills

MentoringTraining

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED