Conveyor Maintenance Mechanic — Night Shift & ESOP

KeHE Distributors; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Short term & long term disability (STD

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Holiday pay for company designated all

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking a System Maintenance Mechanic for our high-volume distribution center in Illinois. The role focuses on timely, cost-effective maintenance of conveyor equipment and related machinery, with responsibilities for repairs, downtime reduction, and adherence to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of conveyor maintenance and electrical controls experience, with ability to read blueprints, operate material handling gear, and work with outside contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years conveyor maintenance and repair experience.
• Minimum 3+ years electrical controls experience.
• Ability to read blueprint and schematic diagrams.
• Experience operating material handling and lift equipment.
• Ability to work with outside contractors.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, quick environment.
• Must be comfortable working with a computer.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of machinery and conveyor equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Repairs and maintains machinery and conveyor equipment within the facility as required with minimal supervision and ensures minimal downtime of conveyor system
• Maintains company assets in a quality fashion through understanding of mechanical, electrical, and operational controls associated with the conveyor system
• Disassembles machinery and repairs broken part using both hand tools and power equipment
• Provides advice and guidance to other maintenance mechanics and respects the work of others
• Performs other maintenance repairs and duties in the facility that may not be conveyor related as assigned by management

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

Electrical controls

Blueprints & schematics

Material handling equipment

Outside contractors

English communication

Welding skills

Job description

KeHE Distributors is seeking a System Maintenance Mechanic for our high-volume distribution center in Illinois. The role focuses on timely, cost-effective maintenance of conveyor equipment and related machinery, with responsibilities for repairs, downtime reduction, and adherence to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of conveyor maintenance and electrical controls experience, with ability to read blueprints, operate material handling gear, and work with outside contractors.