Electrical Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

TekPro; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1 Shift Premium

Paid Lunch

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Onsite Gym

Wellness Program

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A leading contract manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain food packaging lines. This role involves collaborating with the Plant Engineer, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial maintenance, an understanding of mechanical systems, and the ability to lift moderate weights. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Industrial/Manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Prior experience in industrial mechanics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain food packaging lines.
• Communicate with the Plant Engineer for coordination.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and machine troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Ability to multitask

Use of hand tools

Knowledge of electrical meters

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational school

Tools

Electrical meters

Welding equipment

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

Overview:

Since 1963, our company has been the leading contract manufacturer of dry food products to the Fortune 500 companies that market the national brands you know and love. We partner with customers in the Custom Blending & Contract Packaging, Retail, Food service, Office Coffee Service & Vending maker segments to deliver quality food products with 216,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. We offer total rewards package, including attractive benefits, retirement saving programs, and growth opportunities. Work with an established team of long-term employees. Apply with us today to become a part of our growing team!

Benefits:
$1 Shift Premium, Paid Lunch, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Onsite Gym, Wellness Program, Sign-On Bonus.

First Shift: 5:00am - 3:00pm Monday through Friday

Second Shift: 3:00pm - 1:00am Monday through Friday

PURPOSE:

To repair, maintain and change over food packaging lines. To complete minor building maintenance and blending area equipment repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates directly with the Plant Engineer to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Set priorities through the plant engineer for food packaging equipment rebuilds and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinates with the lead mechanic and coordinator to proactively schedule planned maintenance downtime.
• Provide feedback to the Plant engineer.
• Work complete monthly PM’s correctly and completely.
• Participate in the maintenance training.
• Utilize E-Maint to verify PM compliance, assign PM, and close out work orders.
• Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input/output board, controllers, gears, sprockets, chains, knives, etc.) using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe, and PC.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health standards and requirements.
• Abide by pant GMPs and Safety Regulations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Vocational school a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Industrial/ Manufacturing Experience.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb balance; and regularly lift and/ or move up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and an understanding of how machinery works.
• Ability to multitask and work according to deadlines.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and shop tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical meters and welding equipment.
• Prior experience in industrial mechanics or maintenance operations – preferred.
• Proficient knowledge required in the use of tablets.
• Maintenance tracking software is a plus.
• Efficiency tracking software is a plus.
• E-Maint Boot Camp is a plus.
• 90% of the day spent standing and walking.