Industrial Maintenance Technicians

Stratas Foods•Decatur, IL

4h•$29 - $31

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of maintenance and support duties to keep production lines operating efficiently. The work includes completing work orders and preventive maintenance, making mechanical repairs when possible, identifying improvements and unsafe conditions, and supporting operators and supervisors. The role may also involve general housekeeping, cleaning, painting, lubrication, power washing, moving items, dump rework, and other assigned duties. Technicians must be dependable and able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required. The position is located in Decatur. Starting pay is $28.65–$29.69 for well-experienced technicians, with a top rate of $31.31 after qualification. Second- and third-shift employees receive a $0.60 shift premium. Candidates may be required to pass an aptitude test.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills, including data entry.
Ability to get along well with others.
Ability to operate and understand packaging equipment and processes.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic mechanical skills.
Ability to operate a forklift truck, scissors lift, and sky trac.
Dependable and able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
May be required to pass an aptitude test.

Nice To Haves

Desire to advance into management.

Responsibilities

Keep production lines running efficiently.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
Keep work areas neat and clean; perform general housekeeping and cleanup, including sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication, and power washing.
Follow safety procedures and SOPs for locking out equipment.
Conduct preventive maintenance in assigned areas and complete daily and monthly PMs.
Assist others with job tasks and work with line operators and supervisors to proactively maintain production lines.
Identify needed mechanical improvements and make necessary mechanical repairs when possible.
Identify and work to eliminate unsafe conditions and practices.
Complete downtime sheets and GMP logs accurately.
Rewire electrical buckets and motors.
Perform assigned tasks such as lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, operating a motorized forklift, and other miscellaneous duties.
Be available for weekend on-call work when required.