Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift (6:00AM-2:30PM)

GFF Career Page; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GFF is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an hourly role at our Manteno, IL facility. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of all production, facility, and support equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and related systems, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring safe operation. Strong English communication and a good driving record are required.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' related experience and/or training.
• Ability to fabricate and sanitary weld.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Flexible in daily schedule and willing to work overtime.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Verbal & written English communication skills.
• Will interact with multiple departments within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and supporting equipment.
• Determine materials, parts, and equipment for repair and stock.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance on all production and supporting equipment.
• Install, inspect, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and related systems.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC, ventilation, and water treatment devices for the plant.
• Coordinate with supervisor on plant-wide mechanical and electrical work.
• Complete documentation per company guidelines.
• Perform work safely and efficiently per shift.
• Read and understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Program temperature controllers, Honeywell controllers, AC inverters, and DC controllers.

Skills

4-5 years related experience

Fabricate and sanitary weld

Problem-solving

Safety regulations

Overtime availability

Driving record

English communication

Interdepartmental coordination

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is an hourly position in Manteno, IL that reports to the Maintenance Manager. Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for the overall maintenance of all manufacturing, facility, & support equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on all production & supporting equipment. Must communicate & interact with maintenance, production, & quality department personnel.

Requirements

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION:

• Maintain, trouble shoot, & support & repair of all production equipment & supporting equipment, e.g., air compressor, coolers, turbine, & material storage tanks.
• Determine materials, parts, & equipment to be used for repair, installation & stock.
• Coordinate & participate in scheduled & unscheduled preventive maintenance on all production & supporting equipment.
• Install, inspect, repair, & maintain the mechanical, electrical & other related systems in all production & supporting departments.
• Ability to inspect, operate & maintain heating, cooling, ventilation system, & water treatment devices for the entire plant.
• Coordinate with the supervisor scheduled & unscheduled work on the mechanical, electrical & other related systems throughout the entire plant.
• Complete all necessary documentation as described under company guidelines.
• Must perform all work in a safe & efficient manner, as assigned per shift.
• Ability to install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, & maintain the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, & other related systems of all production & supporting department equipment in a safe & secure manner.
• Ability to meet & deal tactfully & courteously with fellow employees, vendors, & contractors.
• Must be able to read & understand complex written & oral instructions.
• Ability to read & troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• Must be able to program temperature controllers, Honeywell controllers, AC inverters, & DC controllers.
• Thorough understanding & knowledge of the occupation hazards & corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• 4-5 years' related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Must be able to fabricate & sanitary weld.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of safety regulations & procedures.
• Must be flexible in daily schedule & willing to work overtime also during emergency situations.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Verbal & written English communication skills.
• Will interact with multiple departments within the organization.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices.