Maintenance Mechanic

Vienna Beef LTD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vienna Beef is seeking a skilled industrial maintenance technician for a 2nd shift position in Chicago. You will troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, assist with packaging machinery, and work with various automation and mechanical systems. Experience with CMMS Mpulse and welding is preferred, and Spanish/English bilinguals are a plus.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical capabilities, good communication, and willingness to work Saturdays. Toolbox and basic hand tools are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of industrial maintenance education preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of PLC, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic; preferred but not required.
• Ability to log information and process daily work orders in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on plant and house equipment.
• Operate on Linkers, stuffers, choppers, grinders, conveyors, packaging machines.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems as needed.
• Support production by responding to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety policies and company standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

CMMS Mpulse

Welding

HVAC knowledge

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Industrial maintenance degree

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

Mpulse CMMS

Toolbox & hand tools

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

Vienna� Beef was founded in 1893. Austrian-Hungarian immigrants Emil Reichel and Samuel Ladany introduced their family frankfurter recipe at the legendary Columbian Exposition/World's Fair. The hot dog was a hit, and Vienna� Beef was born. 125 years later, we're still making our sausages the old-fashioned way, with premium domestic beef and our original recipe, to the highest of quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Must have knowledge and ability to perform necessary troubleshooting & repairs to plant & house equipment.
• Currently seeking individuals with knowledge on Linkers, stuffers, choppers, mixers, conveyors, smokehouses, packaging machines, dock levelers & thermal forming packaging machines.
• Knowledge of electrical, plc, basic hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, welding on stainless & sanitary pipe.
• Currently seeking individuals with knowledge on Linkers, stuffers, choppers, grinders, or thermal forming packaging machines.
• Trouble shooting mechanical and electrical failures in order resolve issues with various facility equipment.
• Take part in helping Educates, develops, and motivates current & new maintenance employees.
• Monitor & maintain plant Utilities, low pressure steam boilers, wastewater & fire suppression system.
• Work with and assist outside contractors performing repairs or Scheduled PM.
• Performs preventative & corrective maintenance as indicated by maintenance supervisor using CMMS software Mpulse.
• Ability to perform weekend maintenance activities as needed.
• Support the production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime.
• Commitment to following safety policies and practices while upholding the company policies and ethical standard.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and Maintenance Manager.

Job Requirements

• Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred, High School Diploma with sufficient experience will be considered.
• At least 5 years of maintenance background.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, Mpulse is a plus.
• Strong mechanical/electrical experience with packaging & production equipment. Must be familiar with welding. Must understand the safe and proper usage of tools & shop equipment.
• Should have knowledge and experience of PM program using CMMS software to open & close workorders.
• Walking, some sitting, climbing, lifting for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Both strong verbal and written communication skills are a must with the ability to comprehend both types of communication. Bilingual is a plus (Spanish/English).
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with refrigeration and HVAC systems is a plus.
• Mechanics must have their own toolbox & Basic hand tools. Must be willing to work Saturdays and on Rare occasions Sundays.

Job Type

full time, 2nd shift (Monday-Saturday)

8-12hour shift (as needed)

Requirements

• Education: 1 year of industrial maintenance experience education preferred (I.E., possess industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in technical school) in lieu of experience
• Experience: 1(+) years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent experience
• PLC, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, (preferred but not required)
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively and basic math skills are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactorily level.
• Experience in 3 phase electric and AC/DC control circuitry skills are essential.
• Repair packaging machinery, welding and machine shop skills are a plus.
• Experience in repairing refrigeration systems is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have own basic hand tools & toolbox.

This position is currently accepting applications.