Maintenance Technician (5:00am - 1:30pm)

Double Good is a leading fundraising app and best-in-class technology company redefining how youth organizations raise funds for the causes they care about. Teams run short, high-impact fundraisers by selling delicious popcorn through personalized Pop-Up Stores, keeping 50% of every sale. Thousands of schools and teams nationwide use Double Good to raise meaningful funds quickly and easily. Guided by our mission to create joy, Double Good also supports the Double Good Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to spark joy for children with special needs and the people who care for them through inclusive experiences and spaces that foster play, connection, and possibility. Double Good has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list 18 times and ranked No. 13 on Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50 list in 2025.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing maintenance and performance support for large-scale manufacturing equipment by accurately assessing equipment condition and performing required repairs, as well as supporting the general upkeep of the manufacturing facility and equipment at both the Burr Ridge and Elmhurst locations.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain cooking, packaging, and bagging equipment (conveyors, kettles, poppers, VFFS, product scales, coding systems & inspection equipment)
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce failure
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing failures
• Ability to tig weld stainless steel and solder copper pipe
• Facility repairs up to and including painting, replacing light bulbs, pallet rack repairs, etc.
• Safely repair electrical systems, including up to high voltage, thermocouples, heating elements, temperature controllers, frequency drives, motor testing and photo eyes
• Ability to run conduit to and from a motor control panel
• Identify improvement projects to reduce overall downtime and increase throughput
• Understand drawings and equipment manuals
• Assess work orders and plan jobs
• Use lean manufacturing principles to improve communication and problem-solving
• Utilize a CMMS system to accurately document work performed
• Proficient use of hand tools
• Be an effective communicator with production workers, managers, and fellow technicians
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of GMP's and able follow all food safety guidelines

Requirements

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical machine repair
• Knowledge of GMP's and follow all food safety guidelines
• Ability to understand drawings, equipment manuals
• Ability to use a multimeter
• Basic understanding of electrical components and troubleshooting process
• 3+ years of experience in a maintenance role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in food manufacturing
• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Ability to tig weld stainless steel and solder copper pipe (nice to have and/or you'll learn)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (nice to have and/or you'll learn)
• Welding certification (nice to have and/or you'll learn)
• NFPA 70e certification (nice to have and/or you'll learn)
• PLC experience (Allen Bradley or equivalent) (nice to have and/or you'll learn)
• HS Diploma or GED
• Vocational school, trade school, professional degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship in maintenance related field

Location & Schedule

This role will be onsite based out of our Burr Ridge production facility with occasional visits to our Elmhurst facility. This is a first shift role and will primarily be from 5:00am - 1:30pm.

Pay

Base Pay range for this position: $36.96 per hour. The final discretionary compensation that will be offered for this role depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate's needs
• Immediate vesting in our 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Company-paid leaves
• Popcorn Allowance (free popcorn)

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.