Maintenance Mechanic

Vienna Beef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vienna Beef in Chicago is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to keep plant and house equipment running safely and efficiently on the 2nd shift. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures and perform preventive and corrective maintenance using Mpulse CMMS.

The role requires at least 5 years in maintenance, knowledge of welding, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics and safety practices. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. Must be willing to work Saturdays and rare Sundays.

Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred; High School Diploma with sufficient experience will be considered.
• At least 5 years of maintenance background.
• Knowledge of CMMS Mpulse is a plus.
• Strong mechanical/electrical experience with packaging & production equipment; welding experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to ensure safe, effective operation of plant and house equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including Linkers, stuffers, choppers, mixers, conveyors, and packaging machines.
• Electrical, PLC, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding on stainless and sanitary piping.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance using CMMS Mpulse.
• Work with outside contractors for repairs or scheduled PM.
• Support weekend maintenance and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical

Plc

Welding

Mechanical

HVAC

Education

Industrial Maintenance Degree

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

Mpulse CMMS

Job description

Responsibilities

With moderate supervision provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Mechanics must have their own toolbox & Basic hand tools. Must be willing to work Saturdays and on Rare occasions Sundays.

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.

Job Type

• full time, 2nd shift (Monday-Saturday)
• 8-12hour shift (as needed)