Maintenance Mechanic: 3rd shift

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy in O'Fallon, IL seeks an Experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for third shift to support production in a food manufacturing and packaging facility. The role includes maintaining plant utilities and equipment, with opportunities to work with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration systems.

The position is full-time with shift differential and a 90-day probation period. Union affiliation after 30 days is required; comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical problems quickly using blueprints and manuals.
• Maintain processing equipment, perform pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication.
• Repair electrical or mechanical equipment and install new equipment.
• Adjust and repair packaging equipment as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Trade school preferred

Tools

PLCs

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic: 3rd shift

Full Time Service Worker ESJ - O'Fallon, O'Fallon, IL, US

Salary Range: $33.94 To $33.94 Hourly

East Side Jersey Dairy O'Fallon/Prairie Farms is looking for an EXPERIENCED Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support production in a food manufacturing and packaging facility. Position also includes maintaining plant utilities such as boiler, HVAC, air compressors, refrigeration compressors, anhydrous ammonia system, building and grounds maintenance, etc...

• Shift: Third shift
• Job Type: Full-time with shift differential; 90 day probationary period
• Union: District NO.9, International Association of Machinist and Aerospace workers; Must join union after 30 days
• Benefits offered: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short term Disability, and Life Insurance

Duties:

• Good interpersonal skills are a must.
• Diagnose mechanical problems quickly and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair/owner manuals, engineering specifications, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Maintenance on processing equipment, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installation of equipment.
• Adjust and repair packaging equipment as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Interface with Operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant reliability.
• Work with both Outside Contractors and Plant Operations to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Other responsibilities as requested.

Education Experience:

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is a plus
• Experience with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration preferred

Qualifications/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull products weighing up to fifty pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead.
• Ability to stand, kneel climb ladders, and other physical requirements as needed.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug test, alcohol screening, and physical exam.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.