Maintenance Technician

Rich Products Corporation; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in Chicago Heights, IL. You will perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repairs and preventive maintenance on plant equipment to keep production running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot and repair conveyors, packaging lines, read electrical schematics, work with VFDs/PLCs, and uphold safety programs while supporting production readiness and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Language skills to interpret procedures and communicate clearly.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision in a team.
• Hardworking, dependable, safety and quality conscious.
• Available to work any shift as required.
• Proper and safe use of hand and power tools, and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Set up, troubleshoot and repair conveyors, bagging and packaging lines.
• Read electrical schematics for troubleshooting; repair 110/230/460 V equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot VFDs and PLCs.
• Follow established safety programs and ensure equipment readiness for production.
• Coach and train maintenance staff as needed.

Skills

Good language skills

Self-motivated

Hard working

Shift flexibility

Safety conscious

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Location: Chicago Heights, IL, US, 60411

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. This position is with Great Kitchens, Inc., part of the Rich Products family of companies.

Purpose Statement

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsiblity is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Perform all work as assigned while adhering to established standards associated with workmanship and safety.
• Responsible for the safe and dependable operating condition of all equipment in the facility.
• Set-up, troubleshoot and repair of stacking, bagging, check-weighing, UPC bar coding, case erectors and conveyor equipment.
• Dismantling and re-assembly of equipment to perform repairs, cleaning and lubrication according to established maintenance schedules.
• Testing, troubleshooting and repair of 110/230/460 volt electrical equipment including motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit and wiring.
• Able to read and interpret Electrical Control schematics for trouble shooting purposes.
• Minor programming and troubleshooting of VFD’s and PLC’s.
• Understands and adheres to established safety programs (ex/ lock out/tag out, ladder safety, etc.)
• Communicates effectively at all levels in the maintenance and operating departments.
• Provides rapid response when equipment malfunctions or breaks down.
• Ensures that all the equipment is ready prior to production.
• Ensures the building is maintained in compliance to city and fire regulations.
• Assists in coaching and training of maintenance and operating personnel.
• Fabricates parts and modifies equipment as required.
• Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
• Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Possess good language skills (verbal & written) to interpret procedures, comprehend instructions, and to communicate effectively with others.
• Be self-motivated, a self-starter and self-directed to work without close supervision in a team environment.
• Hard working, dependable, safety and quality conscious.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic experience in a food (USDA or FDA) manufacturing environment.
• Available to work any shift, as required
• Proper and safe use of hand and power tools, and working on machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Work bending and squatting.
• Work making fast and repetitive hand motions.
• Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions.
• Be able to push/pull heavy loads using hand jack.
• Work at 25 to 30 foot elevations using a man-lift
• Work on roof level equipment

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$26.00-$32.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.