Top 87 Automation technician Jobs in Woodstock Il

Maintenance Technician
C & F Packing Company, Inc. —Lake Villa, IL
- $30 - $48 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Field Controls Technician
Thermo Systems LLC —Illinois
- Full-time
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Entry level
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
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Automation Technician/Engineer
Elgin Die Mold —Pingree Grove, IL
- $25 - $48 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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WBL - Electrical Maintenance Technician (Night Shift: 21:00 - 07:30)
WIOSS Automation Solutions LP —Belvidere, IL
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- Computer skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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WBL - Electrical Maintenance Technician (Evening Shift: 15:00 - 01:30)
WIOSS Automation Solutions LP —Belvidere, IL
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- Computer skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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CNC Swiss Machinist / Technician - 2nd Shift
HARTING Inc. of North America —Elgin, IL
- $25.00 - $33.50 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Associate's degree
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Regional Maintenance Manager
WIOSS Automation Solutions LP —Belvidere, IL
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Maintenance Technician
Fox Tool & Manufacturing —Woodstock, IL
- From $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Building Maintenance Specialist
Maverick Tech —Richmond, IL
- $25.65 - $33.00 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Maintenance Lead-1st Shift
YORK CONTAINER COMPANY MIDWEST —Elgin, IL
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Controls Technician
Nationwide Technical Search —Caledonia, IL
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- US work authorization
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Maintenance Lead-3rd Shift
YORK CONTAINER COMPANY MIDWEST —Elgin, IL
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mold Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift
HARTING Manufacturing Inc. —Elgin, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Automation Assembly Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
Echo Incorporated —Lake Zurich, IL
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Spanish
- English
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Branch Skilled - Controls Technician
QPS Employment Group —Walworth, WI
- $25.65 - $42.30 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
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Field Service Technician - 2nd shift - Chicago, IL
GLORY —Illinois
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Maintenance Technician II (2nd Shift)
Advocate Aurora Health —Elgin, IL
- $26.55 - $39.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Part-Time Automation Technician - Weekends PM
ITW Medical —Hebron, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
1St Shift Automation Technician
Hoffer Plastics —South Elgin, IL
- $32 - $42 an hour
- Night shift
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
Building Systems Engineer (HVAC Technician)
Round Lake Area Schools CUSD 116 —Round Lake, IL
- $31.59 - $47.78 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Maintenance Technician

C & F Packing Company, Inc.
Lake Villa, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $48 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Food processing plant experience
Industrial mechanic experience
High school diploma or GED
HACCP
Food safety

Full Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Location: Lake Villa, IL

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Plant Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time | Second Shift

About C&F Packing

C&F Packing is a fast-paced food manufacturing operation focused on quality, safety, and innovation. We operate high-volume processing lines including blending and cooking systems, industrial ovens, mechanical freezers, and vertical form-fill-seal packaging. We’re growing and looking for a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic who thrives in a team environment and takes pride in reliable, safe equipment performance.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Maintain & Repair Production Equipment
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on blending and cooking equipment, continuous/batch ovens, mechanical freezers, and vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) packaging lines.
Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, regulators, manifolds, and air preparation units.
Perform mechanical work: bearings, chains/sprockets, belts, gearboxes, conveyors, seals, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Controls & Automation (PLCs/HMI)
Troubleshoot and support PLC-based control systems with emphasis on Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, MicroLogix).
Read and interpret ladder logic, monitor I/O, and make minor logic adjustments under engineering guidance.
Diagnose faults with VFDs, servo drives, sensors (photoelectric, inductive, RTDs/thermocouples), and HMI interfaces (PanelView/WinCC).
Maintain accurate backups of PLC/HMI programs and document changes per change-control procedures.
Ammonia Refrigeration Support (NH₃)
Assist with operation and maintenance of ammonia-based refrigeration systems under direction of qualified personnel.
Perform routine checks: oil levels, defrost cycles, evaporators, compressors, condensers, purgers, and safety devices.
Follow IIAR and PSM/RMP procedures, including log entries, inspections, and emergency response drills as assigned.
Electrical Systems
Safely work on 480/277V, 240/208V, and 120V systems; troubleshoot motor circuits, VFDs, contactors, overloads, and control panels.
Read and update electrical schematics, one-lines, and panel layouts; adhere to NFPA 70E safe work practices and lockout/tagout.
Reliability & Safety
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM): vibration checks, thermal scans, lubrication routes, and condition-based inspections.
Complete high-quality work orders in CMMS with root-cause notes, parts used, and follow-up actions.
Partner with Production, Sanitation, and QA to minimize downtime and ensure food safety and GMP compliance.
Support continuous improvement (5S, Kaizen) and assist with spare parts identification and kitting.

What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

Experience: 3–5+ years as an industrial maintenance mechanic/technician in food, beverage, packaging, or process manufacturing.
Controls: Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs/HMIs; able to read ladder logic and navigate online diagnostics. Familiarity with Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk.
Equipment: Strong mechanical aptitude on mixers/blenders, kettles, ovens, freezers (mechanical), pumps, and VFFS packaging equipment (e.g., forming tubes, sealing jaws, film tracking, date coders, and baggers).
Systems: Proficiency in hydraulics and pneumatics, including schematic reading and component replacement.
Electrical: Solid background in industrial electricity and controls, including VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and panel wiring; able to use multimeters and test equipment safely.
Refrigeration: Experience with ammonia (NH₃) systems preferred; IIAR, PSM/RMP familiarity a plus. (RETAs certification is a plus.)
Documentation: Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and P\&ID drawings; comfortable using a CMMS for work orders and PMs.
Compliance: Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, LOTO, and NFPA 70E.
Education/Certifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Technical diploma/apprenticeship or equivalent military training preferred.
Relevant certifications (RETAs, OSHA 10/30, forklift/aerial lift, ARC flash) are a plus.

Tools & Technology You’ll Use

PLC software: Studio 5000/RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View, Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7.
Drives & Motion: ABB/PowerFlex/Siemens VFDs; servo systems (as applicable).
Instrumentation: Temperature, pressure, level, and flow devices; RTD/TC signal conditioning.
Diagnostic tools: Multimeter, megger, thermal camera, vibration meter, IR thermometer, leak detectors (NH₃).
CMMS: [e.g., eMaint, MP2, Fiix, Maximo, SAP PM].

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Stand/walk for extended periods; climb ladders; work on elevated platforms and in confined spaces as needed.
Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
Tolerate hot, cold, humid, and refrigerated environments; occasional exposure to ammonia with appropriate PPE.
Ability to work off-shifts, weekends, and on-call rotations to support production.

What We Offer

Competitive pay with shift differential (if applicable)
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid time off and holidays
Training and development (PLC upskilling, OEM training, refrigeration safety)

Schedule & Pay

Schedule: [e.g., 2nd shift, Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; weekend OT as needed]
Compensation: [e.g., $30–$48/hour DOE + shift differential]

EEO Statement

C&F Packing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay: $30.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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