Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Watershed Foods, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed Foods, LLC is seeking a multi-craft Maintenance Technician to support maintenance repairs and upgrades across two locations in Illinois. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This full-time position offers an engaging role within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting food manufacturing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation procedures.
• Complete maintenance tasks including electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Collaborate with contractors for project tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems

Knowledge of electricity and electronic principles

Troubleshooting and installing mechanical components

Understanding of electrical schematics and P&IDs

Team-oriented personality

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Well-developed sense of personal initiative

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Deer Creek, IL - Deer Creek, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Job Description:

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.

Location:

This Maintenance Technician will support two locations. They will support Aunt Em's in Deer Creek, IL and Top Fox Snacks in Congerville, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Watershed Foods 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.