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

Haco Culinary; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Haco Culinary in Manteno, IL is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to oversee the upkeep of production, facility and support equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance and collaborate with maintenance, production and quality teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires a strong fault-finding mindset, ability to read electrical schematics, and hands-on welding and fabrication skills. Overtime and emergency response may be required.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ related experience &/or training.
• Must be able to fabricate & sanitary weld.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of safety regulations & procedures.
• Flexible in daily schedule & willing to work overtime during emergencies.
• 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.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
• Install and maintain mechanical, electrical, and related systems across departments.
• Inspect heating, cooling, and water treatment systems for the plant.
• Read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and instructions.
• Complete documentation per company guidelines.
• Engage with vendors and contractors as needed.
• Work safely and efficiently per shift.

Skills

Problem-solving

English communication

Safety regulations

Interdepartmental collaboration

Tools

Sanitary welding

Fabrication

Electrical schematics

Job 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.

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.