Maintenance Mechanic

FurstStaffing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FurstStaffing is seeking a Maintenance Technician to execute preventative maintenance and loss prevention activities within our manufacturing environment. You will interact with Maintenance Leadership and Operations to align efforts with production priorities, while leveraging SAP for maintenance tasks and reporting.

The role involves working on mechanically complex machines, supporting root cause analysis, and documenting PMs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Computer proficiency (SAP, MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Available to work flexible hours and days as needed to support the business.
• Cross functional knowledge and awareness.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5s, and Lean tools and concepts.
• Organized individual capable of maintaining and archiving and managing machine data.
• Willing to travel for training and certifications as required.
• Possess solid analytical & problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter and proficient at working unsupervised.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to complete mechanical repairs and learn mechanical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance including CBM/TBM PM's as required
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on machine conditions to identify abnormalities that require planned downtime to correct.
• Responsible for communicating PM deliverables to Maintenance Leadership
• Responsible for working on mechanically complex machines including high speed packaging lines
• Will use MS Office software for data collection, and reporting
• Will use the SAP Maintenance function, and become fluent in the use of SAP
• Responsible for reporting urgent repairs required that were observed in the performance of duties
• Supports Detailed Root Cause Analysis as required to identify failure causes and impacts on machine breakdowns.
• Performs and develops preventative maintenance inspections
• Performs equipment lubrication, and oil analysis procedure as needed
• Supports mechanical repairs and component disassembly as needed.
• Assists in training mechanical staff on machine operation, repair, setup and center lining
• May be required to facilitate or perform major refurbishment of assemblies or machines as directed.
• Assumes responsibility for safe work practices in the performance of duties. Assumes responsibility for following GMP, & HAACP guidelines in the performance of duties

Skills

Planning & time management

Cross-functional knowledge

Analytical & problem-solving

Self-starter, works unsupervised

Strong mechanical aptitude

Willing to travel for training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This position works 5:30p-6am - Every other Weekend

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Leader and plays a key role in executing preventative maintenance and loss prevention activities. The role is supported by the broader Maintenance Organization, including R&M Leads, Planners, Stockroom Personnel, and the Maintenance Manager. It requires regular interaction with Operations colleagues and Leadership to ensure maintenance efforts align with production needs and operational priorities. Additionally, the position interfaces with Engineering as directed by the M&R Leader and works closely with the MRO Stores team and Maintenance Planners to update and improve preventative maintenance documentation. This includes developing optimized PMs that may incorporate parts kitting to enhance efficiency and reliability.

• Performs preventative maintenance including CBM/TBM PM's as required


• Collects, analyzes, and reports on machine conditions to identify abnormalities that require planned downtime to correct.


• Responsible for communicating PM deliverables to Maintenance Leadership


• Responsible for working on mechanically complex machines including high speed packaging lines


• Will use MS Office software for data collection, and reporting


• Will use the SAP Maintenance function, and become fluent in the use of SAP


• Responsible for reporting urgent repairs required that were observed in the performance of duties


• Supports Detailed Root Cause Analysis as required to identify failure causes and impacts on machine breakdowns.


• Performs and develops preventative maintenance inspections


• Performs equipment lubrication, and oil analysis procedure as needed


• Supports mechanical repairs and component disassembly as needed.


• Assists in training mechanical staff on machine operation, repair, setup and center lining


• May be required to facilitate or perform major refurbishment of assemblies or machines as directed.


• Assumes responsibility for safe work practices in the performance of duties. Assumes responsibility for following GMP, & HAACP guidelines in the performance of duties

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Minimum 2 years’ maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting


• Computer proficiency (SAP, MS Word, Excel and Outlook)


• Excellent planning and time management skills


• Available to work flexible hours and days as needed to support the business


• Cross functional knowledge and awareness


• Knowledge of TPM, 5s, and Lean tools and concepts


• Organized individual capable of maintaining and archiving and managing machine data.


• Willing to travel for training and certifications as required.


• Possess solid analytical & problem-solving abilities.


• Self-starter and proficient at working unsupervised.


• Strong Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to complete mechanical repairs and learn mechanical techniques.