Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their 1st shift operations. The role includes responsibilities for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery, ensuring optimal production levels while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills and a high school diploma, with 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience required, especially in a high-speed environment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Assemble and install new equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

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Job Summary:

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and setting up of production machinery and mechanical equipment. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance, focusing on maintaining desirable production and quality levels with maximum safety standards. Self-motivated, with the ability to complete assigned tasks with the minimal amount of supervision. Fluency in English is mandatory.

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and setting up of production machinery and mechanical equipment. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance, focusing on maintaining desirable production and quality levels with maximum safety standards. Self-motivated, with the ability to complete assigned tasks with the minimal amount of supervision. Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities Of The Position

• Troubleshoot issues, perform immediate repairs, execute preventive maintenance on equipment
• Maintain & Organize Shop
• Assemble & Install New Equipment & Lines
• Move equipment around per Engineering Requests
• Perform equipment changeovers and production line setups
• Support & assist Product Trials
• Suggest / Request Parts / Inventory Parts
• Resolve Work Requests – M+ or Radio Calls
• Perform accurate & successful PM’s
• Read assigned Emails
• Write End of Shift Report
• Fill out M+ Personal Work Orders
• Receive Training & Help train other Mechanics & Operators
• Rebuild and fabricate parts
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Can read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service, research parts needed and generate parts request to ensure adequate inventory
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines
• Generate and complete work orders/inspections within the Maintenance Management Program (ManagerPlus)
• Maintain good attendance and work weekends when needed
• Enforce company rules regarding safety, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork. Comply with OSHA safety and GMP standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis as needed
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under the company’s insurance policy
• Ability to follow specifications and read electrical schematics
• Welding, fabrication, and machining mill skills preferred
• Electrical trouble shooting experience
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) knowledge preferred
• Required to supply own tools
• Average math skills and proven ability to perform tasks
• Ability to read and interpret company documents. Ability to use tablet and email
• Ability to learn the Maintenance Management Program used at cw
• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience required. Experience in the food /high-speed environment is a plus
  
  

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company GMP walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
• Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity to perform installation and troubleshooting work with the facilities (interior and exterior) safely and efficiently.
• Abilities may include but are not limited to:
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools
• Bending at the waist
• Kneeling, crouching, standing for extended periods of time
• Reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to perform skilled work and read meters or gauges
• Lifting and carrying heavy equipment or materials
• Working in cramped spaces
• Use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties
  
  

Salary Description

$19 - $40 / hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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