Maintenance Technician I- 1st & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform diverse mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs across machines and facilities. The role includes preventive maintenance documentation and on-site problem solving.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year trades degree or equivalent plant maintenance experience, reads and writes English, and can work in a team while following GMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Trades/maintenance background required or pursuing relevant degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• English reading/writing/speaking required; bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance per skill level and safety policies.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust.
• Detect faults and report to maintenance manager.
• Use Microsoft Office to order parts and schedule jobs.
• Maintain GMP-compliant safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

2-year trades degree or 4 years plant maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Tech performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance which also includes maintaining supporting documentation for the PM’s.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make-adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, order and schedule parts as well as jobs.
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Sanitation Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, tree phase motor controls. Troubleshoot AC & DC drives.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed.

Starting Pay: Maintenance Technician Level I $28.50/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources. Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.