Maintenance Technician II (2nd shift)

Richelieu Foods Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to join their dynamic team on the 2nd shift. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs on various equipment and machinery within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Your expertise in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems will be crucial in ensuring smooth production operations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive atmosphere, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and quality of food production. Join a company that values great food and great people, and be part of a rich history in the food industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K with Company Match

Vacation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in industrial maintenance with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to fabricate and assemble production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components safely.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

PLC Components

Welding

Metalworking Tools

Preventative Maintenance

Blueprint Interpretation

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Maintenance

Tools

Lathe

Drill Press

Grinder

Job description

Maintenance Technician II 2nd Shift (WL)

At Richelieu Foods we make Great Food from Great People. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician II on 2nd shift to provide support and solutions in our ever changing food manufacturing environment.

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery. This role also requires responding to emergency repair requests when issues arise during our production runs.

Essential Functions:

1. Troubleshoots mechanical electrical and PLC components, finding resolutions to issues in a safe and timely manner.
2. Fabricates, disassembles and assembles production equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
3. Designs and fabricates new equipment to meet production needs.
4. Makes necessary adjustments to functional parts of devices and control instruments, based on production requirements.
5. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment based on schedule or immediate needs.
6. Creates and enters work orders for necessary repairs. Allocates and documents hours worked on applicable work orders.
7. Welds, performs sheet metal work and employs intermediate shop floor skills (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools).
8. Installs, moves, and relocates machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Minimum of three to five years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role.
2. Knowledge of troubleshooting bearings, belts, sheaves, sprockets, chains, and gear reducers and proper alignment of these drive devices.
3. Experience in inspection of all included above and the ability to make recommendations on the proper level of replacement and inspection.
4. Ability to make recommendations on spare parts, lock-out tag-out, guarding, and the level of operator involvement for proper machine integrity.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMP’s and SQF audits would be valuable.
2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
3. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.
4. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, using a tablet.
5. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
6. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
7. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
8. Ability to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
9. Computer Literate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to hot/cold environment, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Five days’ workweek schedule, with one weekend day mandatory.

We offer a fantastic opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates three manufacturing facilities across the Midwest (Wheeling, IL; Beaver Dam, WI; Washington Court House, OH).

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This position is based out of our Wheeling, IL location.