Ridley - Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

Alltech; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

401k with match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Disability and life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Annual incentive pay

Job summary

Ridley Feed Ingredients in Mendota, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to keep equipment running and minimize downtime in the plant.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and practical skills in electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems, plus knowledge of the feed industry. Union benefits and a competitive starting wage are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with basic electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Knowledge of the feed industry.

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoot non-working equipment.
• Installation of new equipment.
• Preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain inventory levels of parts to minimize downtime.
• Notify management when repairs exceed maintenance staff scope.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical

Hydraulic

Mechanical

Pneumatic

Feed industry knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Maintenance Technician (3rd shift) – Mendota, IL

Ridley Feed Ingredients, an Alltech company, specializes in thoroughly researched, competitively priced micro feed ingredients, vitamin and mineral premixes, and feed additives. Our customers include regional manufacturers, distributors, wholesales, and large livestock and poultry producers. We are seeking qualified candidates for a 3rd shift Maintenance Technician position at our plant in Mendota, IL.

This position is assigned to maintain and repair equipment and facilities in working order to minimize lost production time and ensure food safety.

Primary Responsibilities

• Trouble shoot non-working equipment
• Installation of new equipment
• Preventative maintenance activities
• Maintain proper inventory levels of parts to minimize lost production
• Notify management when repairs are outside the scope of the maintenance staff

Qualifications/Skills

• 3-4 years maintenance experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in basic electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment
• Knowledge of the feed industry

Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check is required.

Alltech provides the following benefits to employees who have the work ethic and commitment to customers, safety, and product quality that we are known for:

• Starting pay for this union position is $26.53, increasing to $33.16 after training
• Shift differential of $0.90/hr
• Annual incentive pay opportunity
• 2 medical plans and 2 dental plans to select from
• 401k plan with generous match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacations

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.