Maintenance Mechanic

Vienna Beef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vienna Beef in Chicago, IL seeks an industrial maintenance technician to support safe operation of plant equipment on 2nd shift. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging and production lines, with knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulics, and welding. Tools provided; weekend work may be required.

Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. Five years of maintenance experience and CMMS familiarity (Mpulse preferred) are desired.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• With moderate supervision provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and team.
• Must have knowledge and ability to perform necessary troubleshooting & repairs to plant & house equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, plc, basic hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, welding on stainless & sanitary pipe.
• 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.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Welding

Pneumatics

HVAC knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Industrial Maintenance Degree

High School Diploma

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.

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)