Maintenance Technician I- 1st & 3rd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401k

Wellness program

Shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level I to perform diversified duties across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities, while maintaining PM documentation and following GMP policies.

The role requires a 2-year trades degree or 4 years of maintenance experience, HS diploma, and strong reading/writing English skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English; bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and work orders.
• Attention to detail; legible record-keeping and data entry.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with welding and fabrication; understanding of 3-phase electrical and motor controls; troubleshooting AC/DC drives.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance.
• Diagnose issues, replace parts, test and adjust.
• Read manuals and work orders; schedule parts and jobs.
• Follow GMP and safety policies.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records.
• May require weekend/night shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Communication

Reading manuals

Education

2-year trades degree or 4 years plant maintenance experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

3-Phase electrical

AC/DC drives troubleshooting

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.