Maintenance Mechanic

The Visual Pak Companies; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Visual Pak Companies in Kenosha is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic Associate to maintain and repair factory equipment. This role requires expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical troubleshooting, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree or military experience, plus 5 years in equipment repair. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ experience in equipment repair.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of equipment.
• Perform maintenance, service & repairs, and scheduled preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Skills: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps, Bearings, Chains and Belting

Electrical Skills: Basic Electricity, Volt Meter and Amp Probe

Machine Shop Skills: Welding, Fabrication

Education

Technical Degree or equivalent educational/military experience

Tools

Standard maintenance tools and shop equipment

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Mechanic Associate – Packaging

Position Summary

Maintenance Mechanics maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Maintenance Machine Mechanics install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in manufacturing facility.

Job Details

• Job Location: Kenosha, WI 53142
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $42.00 hourly
• Job Shift: 2nd Shift
• Job Category: Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of equipment.
• Perform maintenance, service & repairs, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance of liquid fillers, pumps, conveyors, and coding equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair blenders and filling/packaging machines.
• Attend and participate in all required staff functions including but not limited to Safety Committee Meetings, “5 minute Meetings”, & leadership development meetings.
• Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and set a good example for others.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Meets service levels consistently; preferable to exceed expectations.
• Communicates timely and to the appropriate personnel with regards to any information about meeting work assignments as directed or as inferred to be successful.
• Uses materials, tools, and resources safely, appropriately and with value considerations, and conducts work activities in a safe manner with forethought to best actions rooted in safety for oneself and others.
• Enacts one efficiency improvement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Degree or equivalent educational/military experience.
• Experience: 5 or more years’ experience in equipment repair.
• Mechanical Skills: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps, Bearings, Chains and Belting, Conveying Systems, Valves and Mechanical Troubleshooting.
• Electrical Skills: Basic Electricity, Volt Meter and Amp Probe, AC/DC Motors and Control Systems, Basic Schematic Reading, Basic PLC Knowledge and Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Machine Shop Skills: Welding, Fabrication and excellent abilities with all standard maintenance tools and shop equipment.
• Machine Experience: MRM/Elgin, Cozzoli, Kapsall, Oden, and Kalish liquid fillers, Resina, and Kapsall automatic cappers.
• Communication: Employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day including climbing ladders. Frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Negligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.