Production Operator / Mechanic - Rotating Days

Florida Tile Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in a new department as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining finishing lines, ensuring production needs are met, and performing repairs. A strong mechanical inclination and a high school diploma are required. Enjoy a family-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Wellness Program

Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Provided 401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• 2-3 years manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate finishing lines to meet production needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on finishing lines.
• Repair breakdowns not involving electrical components.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Exciting opportunity to work in in a brand-new department at Florida Tile.

Would you like to join a team where you can make a difference and have fun doing it? Join Florida Tile! For over sixty years, Florida Tile has consistently taken the lead as an innovator by implementing new technology, delivering high-quality products, and protecting our indoor and outdoor environments. We provide a wide range of benefits and a family-friendly work environment. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, apply to Florida Tile today!

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the operation and mechanical maintenance of the Finishing Lines. Must supply your own basic tools and secure tool storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate finishing lines as scheduled to meet production needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance items in Rectify and Polishing departments including, but not limited to:
• Replace grinding wheels and saw blades on the rectifying line.
• Replace flickers and refill additives on the polishing line.
• Repairing and replacing belts and rollers on elevators, platforms, conveyors, etc.
• Rebuilding row formers
• Replace roller belt drives and roller chain drives
• Check, tighten, and replace blower drive belts.
• Repair breakdowns not involving electrical components (worn gears, broken shafts, ripped belts, etc.)
• Assist with process troubleshooting
• Make notes of possible problems and notify the supervisor so corrections can be scheduled.
• Document work as it is completed
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed and accept night weekend call-ins for emergency work.
• Operate TGV’s
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at least 2 – 3 years manufacturing experience.

Florida Tile is committed to treating people fairly and respectfully, we are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity in the people we hire, the manner in which they are trained, their selections for promotions and transfer, and in all other aspects of employment. Your ability and performance are the keys to your success here at Florida Tile, regardless of your age, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, religion, creed national origin, political ideology, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability unrelated to the ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.

Florida Tile provides an array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Provided 401(k) Matching

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