Maintenance Lead I - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Itasca (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking a Maintenance Lead I for the 2nd shift. This role involves diagnosing and maintaining equipment, leading improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in plant maintenance. A competitive wage of $33.00/hr is offered, along with comprehensive benefits after 90 days.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flex spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all essential duties legally.
• Effective communication with team members and management.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year trade degree or 4 years of plant maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Lead I - 2nd Shift role at Maker's Pride.

We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all equipment including Rheon’s, Conveyors, proof boxes, mixers, metal detectors, packaging machines, heat tunnels, refrigeration systems, forklifts, and building equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and be approachable.
• Help lead 5S projects to standardize maintenance practices and processes.
• Assist in training employees on equipment operation.
• Provide support to production, bakery, assembly, packaging, and warehouse.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance (PM) program with documentation.
• Perform other duties as needed by operations.
• Report directly to the Maintenance Manager, with some direction from Production Supervisors.
• Work 100% on the floor, including production, shop, outside, and building areas.
• Work safely, using Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of HACCP, GMPs, OSHA, and SOP requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all essential duties legally.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; pursuing or completed a 2-year trade degree, or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• English language proficiency; bilingual is a plus.
• Effective communication with team members and management.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail, good record-keeping, and data entry skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to order parts, schedule jobs.
• Motivated, flexible, creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks; welding, fabrication, understanding of 3-phase electrical, motor controls, troubleshooting AC & DC drives.
• Availability to work weekends and nights if needed.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sit, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, or crouch; lift up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required.
• Possible exposure to various environmental conditions and hazards.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. Ensure legal work authorization in your application location.

Starting Pay: $33.00/hr with shift differential for 2nd shift. Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), wellness, starting after 90 days.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.