Maintenance Technician

Watershed Foods, LLC; Gridley (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Watershed Foods, LLC in Gridley, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform multi-craft maintenance repairs and upgrades, ensuring equipment runs safely and production schedules are met.

You will troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, rebuild pumps/gearboxes, coordinate with contractors, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Weekend and call-in availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems and electrical issues.
• Install/align mechanical components and pumps/gearboxes.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Team-oriented and able to adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Oral and written communication in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMPs, HACCP and safety policies.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment as needed.
• Perform pump and gearbox maintenance and piping changes.
• Collaborate with contractors for projects and maintenance.
• Propose process improvements to reduce downtime and improve uptime.
• Conduct root cause analysis and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical principles

Mechanical components

Electrical schematics

Teamwork

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Initiative and decision making

Lifting and physical work

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gridley, IL - Gridley, IL 61744, Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly, Job Summary:

Job Summary

Serve as a multi-craft Maintenance Technician for all related maintenance repairs and upgrades. Maintain facility and equipment to meet production schedule, promoting teamwork and efficiency, ensuring the safe operation of equipment and grounds.

Qualifications: Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Top Fox sanitation, GMPs, HACCP procedures, Food Safety policies, and Occupational Safety Policies.
• Efficiently troubleshoot, correct, and repair equipment as needed.
• Complete maintenance tasks, including pump/gearbox rebuilds, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical component replacement, piping changes, and small fabrication projects.
• Collaborate with and oversee contractors for project and maintenance tasks.
• Propose process improvements to minimize downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate recurring issues.
• Maintain a clean work area and detailed records.
• Be available for call-in situations, including weekends and other shifts.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience. (Examples: Electronic/Control systems, pneumatics, PLC Systems, Industrial Automation & Industrial Refrigeration)
• Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of electricity and electronic principles. (Examples: motor starters, contactors, relays, 3 phase power)
• Experience troubleshooting and installing/aligning mechanical components. (Examples: pumps, gear boxes, bearings & conveyors)
• Understanding of electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Team-oriented personality.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment by adjusting priorities to meet production needs.
• Well-developed sense of personal initiative and decision making.
• Meet expectations of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying necessary for the job (100lbs) in extreme hot and cold conditions.
• Ability to install electrical conduit in accordance with NEC preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration principles.

Benefits

• PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.
• 401K with a competitive company match.
• 8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.
• Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Uniform and Boots provision.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Chaplain Program.
• Smart Dollar.
• Company Events and Luncheons.
• Paid Volunteer Days.
• Referral bonuses.