MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

ZipRecruiter; Deerfield (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Deerfield area is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure efficient operation of essential machinery. This role involves a variety of tasks from repairs to preventative maintenance, requiring a strong background in HVAC and hydraulics. Candidates must demonstrate a proactive approach to safety and possess the ability to work in a team. This opportunity offers competitive pay, a shift differential, and a chance to develop skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Attendance and performance history acceptable to MPI standards.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining conveyors, pumps, and other machinery.
• Performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Maintaining job-related inventory and tools.

Skills

HVAC experience

Hydraulic experience

Pneumatic experience

Preventative maintenance system experience

Welding experience

Basic electrical experience

Pipe-fitting experience

Education

Successful completion of Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position/Title: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Location/Department: Wisconsin Division - Deerfield

Reports to: Maintenance Leadership

Rate of Pay: $36.00 per hour to start

Shifts: 3rd shift w/ $2.00 shift differential

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Follow all safety procedures & guidelines. Report all unsafe conditions and/or violations to supervisory personnel - no preventable accidents
• Maintain personal attendance & punctuality in good standing per WF standards
• Accurately fill out all applicable paperwork per requirements
• Follow all other company policies and procedures
• Perform all assigned tasks per procedures such as:

• Repairing, overhauling and maintaining conveyors, pumps, exhaust fans, hydrualics and blowers, and overhead cranes
• Replacing electric motors
• Performing preventative maintenance inspections, including visual inspection and diagnostics, optical alignments/laster transits and fabrications (sheet metal, guards/rails)
• Interpreting and managing documents and prints
• Maintain machines and equipment
• Perform installations of machines and equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Design and fabricate equipment
• Perform basic machining assignments as needed
• Maintain and repair building and grounds
• Perform plumbing and pipefitting operations
• Troubleshooting hydraulics and pneumatics to include repairing and rebuilding compressors, pumps, valves, cylinders, and actuators, and piping, tubing and hosing
• Maintain job related inventory and tools
• Perform basic carpentry functions
• Perform preventative maintenance functions
• Assist and perform electrical duties as assigned
• Train other personnel as required
• Other duties as assigned

• Subjective:
• Personal qualities which include:
• Work well as a member of a team (or specifically a self-directed team)
• Inter-personal skills
• Proper attitude
• Cooperative
• Flexible and versatile
• Motivated
• Takes initiative
• Indicates an awareness for safety

• Learned skills which include:

• Organizational skills (maintain clean, safe work area)
• Ability to learn equipment, tools, and processes
• Work well under pressure
• Decision making skills
• Ability to train individuals in job related skills
• Ability to communicate information effectively
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Craftsmanship

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of
• Successful completion of Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
• Attendance and performance history acceptable to MPI standards
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Willingness to work various shifts

III. QUALIFICATIONS:

• HVAC experience
• Hydraulic experience a must
• Pneumatic experience
• Preventative maintenance system experience
• Welding experience
• Basic electrical experience
• Pipe-fitting experience
• Awareness of surroundings and regard for safety
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently and also within a team environment
• Continuous technical training in field
• Experience maintaining shop/parts inventory

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Meet the physical requirements of the Mechanic trainee
• Ability to distinguish colors (can not be blind)

• ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Coursework and/or equipment training that is provided internally and/or externally as required by the company and/or individual's needs
• Customer course work as necessary based upon the individual's experience and/or past training

EOE

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