Maintenance Operator

100Hires, Inc.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a qualified Production Line Mechanic/Technician for our West Chicago facility to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on high-speed packaging lines.

You will collaborate with electrical staff, perform preventive maintenance, and lead part replacement or improvement initiatives while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. OT and weekend shifts are required on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• 2 years of production line mechanic or technician experience.
• Packaging/can making equipment experience is a plus.
• Automation principles and controls logic knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to use maintenance shop equipment.
• Stand for long periods and work in hot conditions, crawl under lines and climb ladders.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional weekends and flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on high-speed production line equipment (drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors).
• Collaborate with Electrical staff to repair electrical issues on packaging/processing equipment (wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors, drives).
• Complete routine preventative maintenance tasks 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, keeping storage areas free from debris.

Skills

Production line

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Equivalent technical degree or education

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