1st Shift Food Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Rich Products Corporation; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Job summary

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 1st shift in Crest Hill, IL to maintain and repair plant equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical and logic control work, and collaboration with production teams in a food processing environment.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to train others. Proficiency with Rich's SCADA system and safety/GMP compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in food processing and maintenance of production equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations.
• Comfort working in a Self-Directed work team.
• Proficient on Rich's SCADA system.
• General mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principles.
• Basic plumbing, metalworking and facilities maintenance knowledge.
• Awareness of safety guidelines, GMP and Food Safety.
• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.
• Willingness to support production as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses maintenance failures.
• Uses drawings, P&IDs, manuals to tune equipment; applies electrical and logic principles to solve problems.
• Performs basic plumbing, metalworking and facilities maintenance.
• Operates gages, RTD's, pressure transmitters, I/P's, and flow meters.
• Trains new Associates on required maintenance skills.
• Maintains a safe, GMP-compliant work area.
• Operates Rich's SCADA system and completes paperwork.
• Supports operations and production as needed.
• Participates in training operations associates on basic equipment troubleshooting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Training others

Self-directed teamwork

SCADA proficiency

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical & logic knowledge

Plumbing & metalworking

Safety & GMP knowledge

Operating procedures

Tools

Rich's SCADA system

Job description

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 1st shift in Crest Hill, IL to maintain and repair plant equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical and logic control work, and collaboration with production teams in a food processing environment.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to train others. Proficiency with Rich's SCADA system and safety/GMP compliance are essential.