Maintenance Operator

Electrical Automation Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking a Production Line Mechanic/Technician to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on high-speed production lines. The role includes preventative maintenance, supports safety and quality programs, and may require design requests for parts or equipment.

The candidate should be prepared for long shifts including nights and weekends. Two years of relevant experience or a technical degree is preferred, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and

Qualifications

• Two years of production line mechanic or technician experience preferred, or equivalent technical education.
• Packaging/metal can lines experience is a plus.
• Understanding of automation and controls logic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on high-speed production line equipment (mechanical drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems on packaging/processing equipment (wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors, drives).
• Complete routine preventative maintenance safely, cost-effectively, and on time.
• Support food safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities.
• Request design/fabrication of replacement parts or equipment as needed.
• Take lead to consult with internal resources to resolve issues and improve equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, free from debris and clutter.

Skills

Production line maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation principles

Maintenance tools

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Maintenance shop equipment

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES-Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with high-speed production line equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors).-Working with Electrical staff, troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors and drives.-Complete routine preventative maintenance tasks safely, cost effectively and on time.-Support food safety, quality and continuous improvement activities.-Request the design/fabrication of replacement parts or equipment as needed.-Take lead to consult with internal resources to resolve issues and make improvements to equipment.-Maintain a clean and orderly work area ensuring workspace and storage areas are free from debris and clutter.SHIFTThe hours are: 7pm-1am or 1am-7am on Monday, OFF Tuesday 12 hours shift Wednesday, and then Thursday and Friday or Saturday Sunday 12hr shift – 7pm – 7am. Weekends required (alternating shift, switches each week.)Shifts can also be traded with like trained teammates. We pay OT after 40 hours in a week, and Double Time after 48 hours in a week. We’ve never had a layoff and we are looking to add great teammates to our existing strong team.REQUIREMENTS-Two years previous Production Line Mechanic or Technician experience preferred, OR equivalent technical degree or education.-Packaging and steel aerosol can or aluminum can making equipment experience is a plus.-Understanding of automation principles and controls logic is a plus.-Ability to use Maintenance Shop equipment is a plus.-Must be able to stand on your feet for the majority of the day and work in hot conditions, as well as crawl under lines and climb ladders.-Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.-Must be able to work occasional weekends if necessary.-Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurancePeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyApplication Question(s):Are you open to a 7 PM- 7AM schedule working 42-48 hours a week? Days are Tuesday Wednesday Thursday with a half day on Monday.Shift availability:Overnight Shift (Preferred)Night Shift (Preferred)Work Location: In person