Equipment Maintenance Technician- Night Shift

iHerb•Elgin, IL

5h•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Requirements

Knowledge of general warehouse practices
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams
Knowledge of OSHA and other legal requirements
Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades
Knowledge of conveyors, motors and dc drives
Generally requires a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of maintenance mechanic or related experience.
An Associate’s Degree in mechanical or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy.
Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas