Food-Processing Maintenance Mechanic – SCADA/PLC Expert

Rich Products Corporation; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to manage the efficient operation of plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance.

You will troubleshoot failures, use drawings and PLC/SCADA knowledge, train associates, follow GMP and safety guidelines, and support production. The role pays $32.00–$40.00 per hour and is based in Illinois.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in food processing with handling of production equipment and control systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train other associates in Maintenance operations
• Willingness to work in a Self-Directed work team
• Proficiency with Rich’s SCADA system
• Solid mechanical, electrical and logic principle knowledge
• Basic plumbing and metalworking skills
• Awareness of safety, GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Understanding machine operating and adjustment procedures

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses maintenance failures.
• Uses drawings, P&IDs and manuals to tune equipment for operation; applies PLC/SCADA principles to solve problems.
• Performs basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities maintenance as needed.
• Operates devices like gauges, RTDs, transmitters and flow meters.
• Trains new associates on required maintenance skills.
• Maintains a safe, GMP-compliant work area and completes paperwork in the Rich’s SCADA system.
• Assists operations and production teams as needed and may train associates in troubleshooting.

Job description

Rich’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to manage the efficient operation of plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance.

You will troubleshoot failures, use drawings and PLC/SCADA knowledge, train associates, follow GMP and safety guidelines, and support production. The role pays $32.00–$40.00 per hour and is based in Illinois.