Maintenance Technician
Rantoul, IL, USA
Beauty Quest Group is a leading integrated manufacturer and marketer of hair care products from branded and private label hair care, color, and styling products to professional salons and specialty retailers.
BQG sells a wide range of hair care products under its own brands, Aquage, RUSK, and One ‘n Only, as well as Private Label brands for leading retailers. BQG also provides contract manufacturing services to other leading marketers of hair care and other topical products.
Our amazing team here at Beauty Quest Group is the driving force and foundation of the company. Our thriving culture is based on Creativity, Innovation, Education, and Teamwork.
Beauty Quest Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Your Role:
Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of production equipment, machinery, and facility systems within the plant. This role plays a critical part in ensuring maximum equipment uptime, product quality, and compliance with GMP regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Diagnoses and repair mechanical failures on production equipment including mixers, fillers, labelers, conveyors, pumps and packaging lines
- Performs preventative maintenance on facility equipment per required schedule
- Sets up productions lines prior to production shift start to ensure all equipment is running correctly and safely
- Supports production schedule by performing line changeovers as required
- Disassembles, inspects, repairs, and reassemble of mechanical components such as gearboxes, bearings, couplings, and drive systems
- Responds promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production interruptions and restore operations efficiently
- Performs all maintenance activities in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Participates in internal audits, inspections, and corrective action/preventative action (CAPA) processes related to equipment and facilities
- Ensures maintenance work areas and tools are kept clean, organized, and free of contamination risks
- Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and confined space procedures
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS:
- 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- Ability to multi-task and react to changing priorities to support production
- Basic electrical knowledge preferred
Schedule: 1st Shift
Work Days: Monday –Thursday with OT on Friday and occasional Saturday
Hours: 06:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Why Join Beauty Quest Group?
At Beauty Quest Group, we offer more than just a job — we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, both at work and at home.
What We Offer:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and basic life & AD&D insurance for you and your family.
- Time Off: Enjoy up to 16 days of PTO annually, plus 11 paid holidays.
- Retirement & Savings: Access to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Additional Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Identity Protection
- Services Legal Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program.
COMPENSATION: The hourly pay for this role is $28 per hour.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position may be designated as safety-sensitive and may require pre-employment and ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description does not constitute an employment contract and may be modified to meet business needs.
