Facilities Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Come join our growing organization! For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification, along with being recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and Best Workplace to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as an Facilites Maintenance Technician . If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you! Completes work orders, preventative maintenance orders and project work to maintain the facility equipment and building at Jel Serts headquarters and local distribution centers. This position may require the employee to work more than 40 hours per week as needed. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This job description is only a summary of typical functions. Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an industrial facility maintenance role.
- Robust mechanical skills which include replacement of motors, gear boxes, shafts and pulleys, pump repairs and alignment, and seal replacement experience required.
- Knowledge of air compressor operation required.
- Strong troubleshooting skills required.
- Detailed knowledge and experience required in Electrical (up to 480v) required.
- GMP knowledge required, SQF and FDA familiarity preferred.
- Must be a self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Desire to learn, take on challenges and responsibilities.
- Ability to adapt to the department needs as changes occur.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, bilingual (Spanish) beneficial but not required.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) required.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office software required.
- Must be able to complete and pass the skills assessment test.
- Must be able to pass the physical and functional job screen.
Nice To Haves
- Welding and light fabrication experience is a plus.
- Food manufacturing plant experience is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, bilingual (Spanish) beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair facility and building equipment as work orders are distributed.
- Perform preventative maintenance.
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Complete work assignments in a timely fashion with minimal direction.
- Communicate maintenance issues to Maintenance Supervisor.
- Maintain a clean work environment at all times.
- Adhere to quality and safety procedures/regulations.
- Recommend process improvements ideas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
