3rd shift Maintenance Mechanic

Idlogistics; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Idlogistics is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair a range of production equipment, including packaging lines, automated guided vehicles, and robotic cells. The role emphasizes electrical and mechanical system expertise, PLCs, HMIs, and motor drives, with adherence to GMP and OSHA standards.

The candidate should have 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance in the food/beverage sector, be able to read schematics, and operate a CMMS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance in Food & Beverage industry.
• Experience in a multiphase fast-paced production operation.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with 24VDC up to 480VAC 3-phase electricity.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspection, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical production equipment throughout the facility.
• Detect malfunctions and defects in electrical and mechanical systems on all automation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and OSHA rules while performing duties.
• Manage time effectively and complete tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Report damage, defects and other issues to the supervising manager.
• Operate independently or as part of a group.
• Use Upkeep CMMS for tracking PMs, work orders, repairs and parts inventory.
• Follow GMPs and safety rules; report noncompliance when observed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HMIs

PLCs

Motor drives

Robotics

Forklift operation

Schematics reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Upkeep CMMS

Job description

The Maintenance Technician position requires a skilled maintenance technician to inspect, troubleshoot and repair a variety of Packaging, systems-Laser Guided Vehicles-(AVG’s), and Robotics. The Technician also must be proficient in PLC’s, HMIs, and Motor Drives. An in-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems for troubleshooting and repairs is required.Will follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed. In addition, the candidate will observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Regular inspection, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical production equipment throughout the facility.
• Detecting malfunctions and defects in electrical and mechanical systems on all automation equipment.
• Ensuring the compliance of all corporate policies and the Occupational Safety and health administration rules (OSHA) while conducting work functions.
• Efficiently managing time and completing all tasks assigned by the supervisory authority.
• Reporting damage, defects and other issues pertaining to electrical and mechanical units to the supervising manager.
• Ability to work independently, and or as a Group
• Ability to use Upkeep our CMMS System for tracking PM’s, Work orders, repairs, and parts inventory
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Base pay starts $27.50 Plus $2 Shift Differential

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• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing/Production, in the Food and Beverage Industry
• Must have experience in a multiphase fast paced production operation
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical equipment
• Experience with multi phases of electricity from 24VDC up to 480AC 3-phase
• Experience with as many of the following types of equipment as possible: case sealers, and erectors, (Tape or Glue), powered conveyors, tray wrappers, flow wraps, heat tunnels, baggers, printers, Horizontal, and Vertical balers, weigh scales, single pallet wrappers, fully automated pallet wrappers, and Robotic cells.
• Knowledge of HMIs, AC, DC motor drives, and PLCs to do basic trouble shooting or coordinate with external programmer when necessary
• Knowledge of automation and robotics to do basic trouble shooting or coordinate with external programmer when necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines
• Ability to use efficiently and safely of various power, hand tools, and all testing equipment
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, extend, reach, and twist for long periods of time
• Ability to read and understand schematics and/or equipment drawings