Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic, 1st shift AWS

Perfetti Van Melle; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package including vacation, sick,\

13 paid holidays

401k with company match up to 8%

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual well-being subsidy

Maternity/Paternity leave options

Costco/Sam's Club membership reimb.

Tuition-Free College Program

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to perform planned preventative and condition-based maintenance on high-speed packaging lines. You will implement improvements, support production, and work with maintenance leadership to align with operational priorities.

The role requires 2+ years industrial maintenance, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office. This on-site position in Rockford includes a rotating 12-hour schedule and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Computer proficiency with SAP, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Willing to travel for training and certifications as required.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5s, and Lean tools and concepts.
• Organized individual capable of maintaining and archiving machine data.
• Self-starter and proficient at working unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance including CBM/TBM PM's as required.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on machine conditions to identify abnormalities that require planned downtime to correct.
• Responsible for communicating PM deliverables to Maintenance Leadership.
• Responsible for working on mechanically complex machines including high speed packaging lines.
• Uses MS Office for data collection and reporting.
• Uses the SAP Maintenance function and becomes fluent in SAP.
• Reports urgent repairs observed during duties.
• Supports Root Cause Analysis to identify failure causes and impacts on breakdowns.
• Performs and develops preventative maintenance inspections.
• Performs equipment lubrication and oil analysis as needed.
• Supports mechanical repairs and component disassembly as needed.
• Assists in training mechanical staff on machine operation, repair, setup and alignment.
• May perform major refurbishment of assemblies or machines as directed.
• Assumes responsibility for safe work practices and following GMP & HAACP guidelines.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Planning & time management

Problem solving

Self-starter

TPM/Lean knowledge

Organized

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Leader the Packaging Mechanic is responsible for performing planned preventative & condition-based maintenance. As directed by Maintenance Leadership the Packaging Mechanic will complete planned improvements and maintenance project work. Will work to support production as directed by the Maintenance Leader when required.

Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Leader the Packaging Mechanic is responsible for performing planned preventative & condition-based maintenance. As directed by Maintenance Leadership the Packaging Mechanic will complete planned improvements and maintenance project work. Will work to support production as directed by the Maintenance Leader when required.

Shift:

AWS Day Shift

12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year - Work HALF the YEAR!

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF

What You Will Do

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Leader and plays a key role in executing preventative maintenance and loss prevention activities. The role is supported by the broader Maintenance Organization, including R&M Leads, Planners, Stockroom Personnel, and the Maintenance Manager. It requires regular interaction with Operations colleagues and Leadership to ensure maintenance efforts align with production needs and operational priorities. Additionally, the position interfaces with Engineering as directed by the M&R Leader and works closely with the MRO Stores team and Maintenance Planners to update and improve preventative maintenance documentation. This includes developing optimized PMs that may incorporate parts kitting to enhance efficiency and reliability.

• Performs preventative maintenance including CBM/TBM PM's as required
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on machine conditions to identify abnormalities that require planned downtime to correct.
• Responsible for communicating PM deliverables to Maintenance Leadership
• Responsible for working on mechanically complex machines including high speed packaging lines
• Will use MS Office software for data collection, and reporting
• Will use the SAP Maintenance function, and become fluent in the use of SAP
• Responsible for reporting urgent repairs required that were observed in the performance of duties
• Supports Detailed Root Cause Analysis as required to identify failure causes and impacts on machine breakdowns.
• Performs and develops preventative maintenance inspections
• Performs equipment lubrication, and oil analysis procedure as needed
• Supports mechanical repairs and component disassembly as needed.
• Assists in training mechanical staff on machine operation, repair, setup and center lining
• May be required to facilitate or perform major refurbishment of assemblies or machines as directed.
• Assumes responsibility for safe work practices in the performance of duties. Assumes responsibility for following GMP, & HAACP guidelines in the performance of duties

What We Need From You

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Computer proficiency (SAP, MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent communication (verbal & written)
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Available to work flexible hours and days as needed to support the business
• Cross functional knowledge and awareness
• Knowledge of TPM, 5s, and Lean tools and concepts
• Organized individual capable of maintaining and archiving and managing machine data.
• Willing to travel for training and certifications as required.
• Possess solid analytical & problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter and proficient at working unsupervised.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to complete mechanical repairs and learn mechanical techniques.
• Is or can become a subject matter expert on complex machines to insure offline repairs and machine setup yield a successful production startup.

What We Offer

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value ofCare For Our Peopleand we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)

The targeted range for this position is: $32-35 per hour

Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:

Rockford