Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd shift

Hormel • McCook, IL

73d • $30 - $42

About The Position

Fontanini was established in 1960; from Lucca, Italy to Chicago, Illinois, the Fontanini family has been creating authentic Italian meats, toppings, and specialty sausages for generations. With a commitment to genuine, handcrafted family recipes, it's a name that customers equate with excellence! In 2017, Fontanini joined the Hormel Foods family. Hormel shared the family values and commitment to quality production making them the perfect match! Fontanini located in McCook, IL just outside of Chicago is seeking Experienced Maintenance Mechanics. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a food manufacturing environment with a minimum of 3 years' experience with a strong mechanical and electrical skillset.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of production maintenance experience.
• Refrigeration and HVAC experience is a plus.
• Ability to repair equipment using hand tools.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read the input/output of electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• High School education or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated work experience in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use custom equipment and assist in installations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative to work independently.
• Ability to lift, carry or move light/heavy loads up to 50lbs.
• Ability to crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties.
• Willingness to work weekends when plant enters busy season and when needed.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting preferably food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on wide variety of packaging and processing equipment.
• Specifies parts required and orders if needed, making needed repairs based on PM.
• Assists with training new and/or less skilled maintenance and production personnel.
• Troubleshoots basic electrical problems using various test equipment and ladder logic diagrams.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems using various measurement equipment and mechanical expertise.
• Devises, plans, and completes mechanical upgrades, modifications and overhauls.
• Completes changeovers on production lines by following changeover check sheet and recommends modification to the sheet as needed.
• Performs routine daily setup and adjustment of all production equipment.
• Follows all safety and company policies.
• Participates in safety and quality trainings.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Prescription drug plan.
• Dental and vision plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee assistance and wellness plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Educational assistance.
• Competitive wages (plus bonus).
• Annual merit increase.
• Performance reviews.
• Profit sharing.
• Stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED