Maintenance Technician

Winland Foods; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of plant equipment and systems. In this role, you will partner with the Maintenance Manager to uphold safety and quality standards while performing essential maintenance tasks. Your expertise will contribute to the reliability of mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a leading food manufacturing company, where your skills will help deliver high-quality products to customers. Join us in fostering an innovative environment that values collaboration and passion for excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in wastewater treatment is required.
• Knowledge of GMPs and SQF audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met in production.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Wastewater Treatment Systems

Boilers

Air Conditioners

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for plant maintenance and support of the equipment throughout the plant. Working in partnership with the Maintenance Manager, they keep the plant and its primary electrical and mechanical systems running. All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing food safety and food quality, as well as environmental safety in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Employee Type: Full time

Location: IL Elk Grove

Job Type: Production Group

Job Posting Title: Maintenance Technician

Schedule: 2nd shift 2:00pm to 12:30am, Monday - Friday, with rotating for Saturday work based on production schedule.

Work Location: 1325 Chase Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $29.00 to $34.00 per hour, which includes the shift differential.

Summary: Facility maintenance encompasses improving the utility of a building by regularly servicing capital assets, such as machinery, equipment and areas in or around a building, such as parking lots and hallways.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensures that all tasks and functions are performed in a safe manner and that expectations for quality are met throughout the production and packaging processes.
• Work all regular and overtime scheduled shifts. (Must be flexible to working different shifts if needed)
• Operate and maintain all aspects of the waste treatment building and associated processes (including, but not limited to, chemical applications, pump and motor function, proper recordkeeping, etc.)
• Ensure that the primary boiler, water heaters, water softeners, and associated equipment is functioning properly and in acceptable working order.
• Perform snow removal and also lawn care removal.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air conditioners and furnaces/heaters by changing filters.
• Change light bulbs/ballasts and replace ceiling tiles.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Fabricate, disassemble and assemble equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines and create and document hours worked on applicable work orders.
• Perform all assigned preventative maintenance work orders in a timely manner on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing filling and packaging production equipment.
• Install, move, and relocate machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in waste water treatment role.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting wastewater systems if needed.
• Experience in inspection of all included above and the ability to make recommendations on the proper level of replacement and inspection.
• Ability to make recommendations on spare parts, lock-out tag-out, guarding, and the level of operator involvement for proper machine integrity.
• Need to hold a valid driver license and insurance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMPs and SQF audits would be valuable.

Competencies:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Usually loud working environment.
• Frequently working outside when needed.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

EEO Statement: Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in the US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose-driven - delivering high-quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.