Maintenance Tech I - 3rd Shift

Medline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on conveyors, automation, robotics, and related equipment on the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities include documenting work in CMMS, performing root-cause analysis of downtime, and supporting facility projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience with conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment repair and maintenance.
• Fundamental understanding of machinery/equipment.
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Excel.
• Willing to travel at least up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 8–12 hours for up to 6 days a week.
• Must be willing to learn new equipment as it is brought on-line.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs, work at heights, and operate PPE safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot out of service equipment and escalate to leadership or senior technicians as needed.
• Document work in CMMS and maintain logs for pumps, generators, HVAC and facility systems.
• Perform root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Assist maintenance mechanics and support facility projects as assigned.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify operation and analyze production delays and defects.

Skills

PLC logic

Machinery understanding

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Mechanical / HVAC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Ticketing systems

Job description

Job Summary

At Medline, we make healthcare run better. Every day, healthcare providers rely on Medline products to care for patients, and our team is committed to getting them exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. Fueled by a relentless customer focus, a drive to succeed, strong relationships, and the agility to adapt in a dynamic environment, we work together to solve the challenges that matter most.

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on conveyors, automation, robotics, and other production equipment. Our ReadyCare Waukegan team is seeking gritty problem solvers who take ownership of equipment performance, collaborate with teammates to resolve issues, support continuous improvement efforts, and demonstrate the flexibility, accountability, and determination needed to succeed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Description

3rd Shift Schedule: 10:00pm - 6:30am, Monday-Friday

Major Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and escalated to leadership and/or more senior technicians as needed.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate and maintain accurate records of all operating logs for fire pumps, generators, HVAC equipment, and other facility systems that are tested on a routine basis.
• Perform root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Assist maintenance mechanics in work that requires two people or when operational needs demand.
• Perform facility/building project work as assigned. Tasks include, but are not limited to, light bulb/ballast replacement, door repairs, furniture installation, ceiling tile replacement, carpentry duties, plumbing repairs and maintaining operation logs.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify correct operation and production. Analyze and record cause of production delays on daily production reports and initiate procedures to solve equipment malfunctions. Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes and, where possible, take corrective action and verify the corrective action has eliminated the problems.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: 3 year of experience with conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment repair and maintenance
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Fundamental understanding of machinery/equipment
• Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems
• Willing to travel at least/up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week.
• Must be willing to learn new equipment as it is brought on-line.
• Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head.
• Willing to operate material handling equipment (i.e. fork truck).
• Write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers
• Read information, often in small print (drawings)
• Follow appropriate safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc. and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment, and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education: Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, or equivalent.
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: At least 3 years of experience in a building maintenance position servicing a facility larger than 75,000 square feet.
• Physical activities necessary to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:$28.75 - $41.75 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will