Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level I to perform diverse mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair for machines and facilities in an Illinois manufacturing environment.

The role involves preventive maintenance with proper documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with the maintenance team. Starting pay is $26.60 per hour, with full-time benefits including health, dental, 401k after 90 days.

Qualifications

• 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 a plus.
• Able to communicate with Maintenance Manager and plant staff.
• Attention to detail and legible record-keeping.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and solve problems creatively.
• Welding and fabrication; understands 3-phase electrical and motor controls; troubleshoot AC/DC drives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and safety policies.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace/repair parts, test and adjust.
• Detect faulty operations and report to maintenance manager.
• Use Microsoft Office to order and schedule parts and jobs.
• Maintain GMP compliance and safety at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Data entry

Welding & fabrication

3 Phase electrical

AC/DC drives

Education

2-year trades degree

High school diploma

Job description

1st Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm - Monday-Friday (Might be some Saturdays)

Possible overtime throughout the week up to 12/hours if needed

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 Maintenance 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, three 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.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay: Maintenance Technician Level I $26.60/hr., 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.