Industrial Maintenance Technician I- 3rd Shift

CK Snack Foods•South Beloit, IL

6d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician I performs equipment and facility maintenance in a manufacturing environment. The technician follows Good Manufacturing Practices, uniform and dress-code requirements, and product-safety requirements; maintains a clean, safe work area; and supports company policies and safety practices. Duties include lubricating equipment, checking and replacing worn bearings, chains, and belts, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, assisting with mechanical breakdowns, and carrying out facility and grounds maintenance. The role may also involve light plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical tasks; removing trash, sweeping walkways, and shoveling snow; and operating forklifts, manlifts, and boom lifts. Other duties may be assigned, and extended schedules may be required as business needs dictate. The position requires mechanical aptitude, technical skills, and the ability to use common hand and power tools and measuring devices. Basic electrical skills include using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pipe benders. The technician should have a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and be able to follow oral and written instructions. The job involves frequent standing, walking, use of hands, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 80 pounds. Work at heights and exposure to cold, extreme heat, and humidity may occur.

Requirements

Education generally equivalent to a high school diploma; high school or equivalent is listed as preferred.
One to three years of related experience to become familiar with equipment and processes; maintenance experience of one year is required.
Mechanical aptitude and technical skills.
Skill in using and operating common hand and power tools and measuring devices.
Basic electrical skills, including use of voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pipe benders.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Forklift experience and ability to operate manlifts and boom lifts.
Ability to read and write English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow detailed oral or written instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
If assigned to operate a motor vehicle, the skills and knowledge to operate it safely.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including working at heights and lifting or moving loads up to 80 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, uniform and dress-code guidelines, and product-safety requirements.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and keep the work area clean and safe.
Maintain a good attendance record and a positive attitude; support company policies and remain safety conscious.
Address or immediately report safety concerns.
Check and grease equipment to ensure proper lubrication.
Inspect bearings, chains, and belts for abnormal wear and replace them as necessary.
Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment and assist with mechanical breakdowns.
Perform facility maintenance and, as needed, light plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical tasks.
Assist with maintenance and repair of the grounds, remove trash, sweep walkways, and shovel snow.
Operate forklifts, manlifts, and boom lifts.
Work extended schedules as business needs dictate and perform other duties as assigned.