Maintenance Mechanic EO - 3rd Shift

Miniat; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits after probation

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Paid time off after probation

Job summary

Miniat in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic EO for a 3rd shift to maintain production equipment, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and support safety culture.

The role requires 3–5 years of related maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and a Stationary Engineer’s license (Chicago) preferred; overtime and weekend work may be needed; union benefits apply after probation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Stationary Engineer’s License; City of Chicago license preferred.
• Able to communicate with all levels of management and staff.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production facility and equipment with a safety-minded approach.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains equipment to ensure safety and quality.
• Maintains plant machinery using electrical and mechanical skills.
• Supports electrical and mechanical maintenance of HV/AC, boilers, air compressors, and refrigeration systems.
• Fabricates repair parts by machining items to specification as necessary.
• Keeps a clean and safe work environment and complies with procedures.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

AC drives

PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

City of Chicago Stationary Engineer’s License preferred

Stationary Engineer’s License; City preferred

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic EO - 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2179

Salary Range: $27.50 To $42.00 Hourly

***This is a 3rd shift position***

Position Description

Maintain production facility and equipment, with a Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees, to insure safe and quality products by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment; and providing support to equipment such as HV/AC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration system, blenders, processing and packaging equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of plant machinery utilizing both electrical and mechanical skills to troubleshoot equipment and completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Controls downtime by ascertaining needed repairs and parts replacement, and completing repairs in timely fashion
• Fabricates repair parts by machining items to specification as necessary
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by informing production workers of routine techniques, answering questions, and responding to requests
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and updating certified skill levels
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Not Applicable

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Stationary Engineer’s License; City of Chicago Stationary Engineer’s License preferred
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff
• Bilingual preferred
• Minimum three to five years related maintenance experience
• Broad knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, AC drives, and PLCs
• Proficient electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations preferred
• Valid state driver’s license
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift in excess of 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Able to tolerate extreme temperatures
• Able to operate variety of hand and power tools on a frequent, daily basis
• Able to frequently climb, crouch, kneel and crawl to service variety of equipment
• Be able to work in confined spaces

* This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.