Maintenance Technician I, - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401k

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Itasca, IL seeks Maintenance Tech I-III to perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. Includes preventive maintenance and documenting PMs. Candidates must provide their own tools and communicate effectively with team.

Starting pay aligns with technician levels, with potential shift differentials for 2nd shift and a comprehensive benefits package after 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ and able to read, write and speak English.
• Read manuals and work orders; communicate with maintenance team.
• Welding/fabrication, 3-phase electrical knowledge; troubleshoot AC/DC drives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and safety policies.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Detect faulty operations and report to maintenance manager.
• Utilize Microsoft Office to order and schedule parts and jobs.
• Perform work safely following GMPs and other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Team communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

2-year trades degree

4 years plant maintenance exp

High school diploma

Tools

Welding and fabrication

3 Phase electrical

AC/DC drives

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS INCENTIVE:

We are providing a $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000 retention bonus for every new hire starting as a Maintenance Tech I, II, or III at the Itasca, IL facility. The payout is broken down as below:

• 50% after 90 days of employment.
• 50% after 180 days of employment.

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.

Must provide their own tools.

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 I $29.70/hr, Maintenace Technician II $33.60, Maintenance Technician III $35.20 and a shift differential is offered for 2nd shift opportunities. 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.