Second-Shift Maintenance Mechanic — Keep Production Rolling

Ferrara; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ferrara Candy Company in DeKalb is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep production running by maintaining and repairing critical plant equipment and supporting projects across mechanical and electrical systems. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and hands-on repair of conveyors, pumps, and machines.

Core duties include installing utilities, repairing electrical components, and rebuilding machines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in the maintenance and repair of related manufacturing and material handling equipment.
• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic components, conveyor systems, and production machines; follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Install new machinery and/or equipment by installing utilities to and between machines and equipment using hand and power tools and test equipment
• Repair electrical systems and equipment by diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures; determining faulty wiring; inspecting and testing malfunctioning machinery
• Repair and replace faulty electrical components by using testing equipment and hand tools to install relays, switches, motors, printed circuit boards, and position-sensing devices
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment including but not limited to: High-speed horizontal and vertical carton machines; Bag machines; Pumps, conveyors, printers, tapers etc.
• Rebuild machinery as wear and tear occurs
• Perform routine preventative maintenance per established PM program
• Fabricate and repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
• Maintain equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
• Understand and demonstrate the Company’s core values and operating principles
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, GMP and safety standards; ensure adherence with FSSC 22000 and other relevant standards
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara Candy Company business objectives

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Mathematics basics

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Communication

Reading technical docs

Teamwork & flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Ferrara Candy Company in DeKalb is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep production running by maintaining and repairing critical plant equipment and supporting projects across mechanical and electrical systems. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and hands-on repair of conveyors, pumps, and machines.

Core duties include installing utilities, repairing electrical components, and rebuilding machines.