Maintenance Technician I, - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Wellness program

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Itasca, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician I–III to perform diversified maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot, repair equipment, and carry out preventive maintenance with proper GMP adherence.

Minimum qualifications include a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience, a high school diploma, ability to read/write English, and 18+ years old.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and safety policies.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Identify faulty operations or materials and report to Maintenance Manager.
• Use Microsoft Office to order and schedule parts and jobs.
• Maintain GMP documentation and safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manual reading

Electrical know-how

Welding

3-phase motors

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

2-year trades degree

High school diploma

4 years maintenance experience

Job description

Sign-on Bonus Incentive

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

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.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.