3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Food Manufacturing

TekPro; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join their dynamic team. This role involves repairing, troubleshooting, and installing mechanical and electrical systems on various industrial machines. As a key player in this family-owned food and packaging manufacturer, you will ensure the smooth operation of production equipment while adhering to safety and maintenance standards. With a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an international company that values quality and efficiency. If you have a passion for mechanics and a commitment to excellence, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and packaging equipment.
• Perform emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Forklift Operation

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Proficiency

Welding/Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Maintenance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Electrical Meters

Work Order Software

Job description

Company & Position Overview:

Our company is a family owned food and packaging manufacturer located in Bartlett, IL. In just over 35 years, we have succeeded in transforming a local family business into an exceptional and successful international company. Our products are available and in stores in 66 countries worldwide.

We are seeking a high level Maintenance Mechanic to repair, troubleshoot, and install mechanical and electrical systems/components on production machinery, packaging equipment, and any other industrial machines. The compensation ranges from $28-$38/hr depending on experience & skillset with a full benefits and insurance package. We are currently hiring on third shift on a direct hire, full-time basis.

The Electrical Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines, packaging equipment, food-processing machines, conveyors, and much more.
• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical (PLCs are a plus), pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, repair/replace, troubleshoot, and maintain gears/gearboxes, AC/DC motors, single and three phase, belts, valves, bearings, sprockets, relays, switches, etc.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Must have forklift operating skills.
• Must have experience in an environment where safety and cleanliness are of utmost importance.
• Ability to train others.
• Comply with all OSHA Regulatory Compliance and company safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Mechanical ability to detect and correct mechanical issues on shop floor (troubleshooter).
• Ability to use electrical meters for troubleshooting to include power, proper grounding and other areas as needed.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to include but not limited to drill press, grinder, and other various equipment.
• Perform work orders using work order software system; Upkeep or SMS or other maintenance related software to be able to perform regular predictive maintenance duties.
• Technical Capacity & Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Results Driven & Initiative – Self Starter.
• Welding/Fabrication skills are a definite plus.