Maintenance Mechanic I - Weekend D Shift (6:00am - 6:30pm Fri-Sun) - (391)

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains machinery and electromechanical equipment used in packaging, processing, distribution, and plant infrastructure. The role installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery and related equipment. It performs predictive and preventive maintenance through the CMMS, works from drawings and instructions, supports equipment installations, and operates production equipment to troubleshoot and validate maintenance work. The mechanic also trains and mentors less-skilled mechanics, helps manage spare-parts inventory, keeps maintenance areas orderly, and contributes to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. The position requires adherence to safety and cGMP requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment. Work takes place throughout manufacturing facilities and involves moving machinery, ingredients and mixes, dust and airborne particles, and occasional work at heights or outdoors. The role may require travel to other facilities and the ability to work other shifts and weekends. The posted schedule is Weekend D Shift, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Salary range: $25.85–$31.47.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school plus at least two years of related experience, or at least five years of related experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of machine troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical systems, fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, cGMPs, and lockout/tagout.
Ability to repair packaging and processing production equipment, with demonstrated working knowledge expected within one year of employment.
Knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes, and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to train and mentor other employees.
Ability to meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make sound decisions, show initiative, and adapt to changing tasks and work centers.
Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, listening, and attention-to-detail skills; ability to produce high-quality work.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to use mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, decimals, and measurements.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints, use basic shop math, and understand company, local, state, and federal electrical codes.
Ability to quickly understand the operation of processing and high-speed packaging equipment.
Familiarity with PLC, solid-state, and servo controls.
Working knowledge of electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, amp probes, and meggers.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving throughout the facility, using ladders and stairs, bending and kneeling, and handling specified loads and forces.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and in manufacturing areas with ingredients, mixes, dust, airborne particles, and moderately loud noise; some areas require hearing protection.
Ability to travel to other facilities.

Nice To Haves

Food or pharmaceutical industry experience.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, maintain, repair, lubricate, and troubleshoot complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery and facility equipment.
Perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities as outlined in the CMMS system.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot A/C and D/C electrical equipment.
Fabricate components using shop equipment and welding equipment.
Operate production equipment when troubleshooting and validating completed maintenance work.
Assist Engineering with installation of new equipment.
Work from drawings, verbal instructions, and sketches.
Collaborate with technical support, operations, and peer mechanics to resolve machine or personnel issues.
Help maintain spare-parts inventory by checking out parts, following ordering procedures, and restocking inventory.
Keep shop areas and the parts room clean and orderly.
Participate in root-cause analysis and plant continuous-improvement initiatives; recommend and implement improvement ideas.
Occasionally perform work in other areas, such as building maintenance.
Train and mentor less-skilled maintenance mechanics and other employees.
Follow safety and cGMP requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Report workplace incidents and hazards, communicate safety concerns, and participate in safety activities.
Work other shifts and weekends and travel to other facilities as required.