Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Rich Products Corporation•Crest Hill, IL

27d•$32 - $40

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic repairs and preventive maintenance. The role troubleshoots production equipment and control systems, supports safe and orderly operations, uses Rich’s SCADA system, and completes associated paperwork. The mechanic also trains maintenance and operations associates and assists operations with basic equipment troubleshooting and production needs.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in food processing, including standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with sophisticated control systems.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to train other associates in maintenance operations.
Desire and ability to work as a member of a self-directed work team.
Proficiency with Rich’s SCADA system.
General mechanical knowledge and knowledge of electrical and logic principles.
Basic plumbing, metalworking, facilities, and building maintenance knowledge.
Awareness of and ability to follow associate safety guidelines.
Awareness of and ability to follow GMP and food safety guidelines.
Understanding of proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.
Ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as assigned.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnose maintenance failures.
Use assembly drawings, P&IDs, and manuals to tune equipment for operation; apply electrical principles involving VFDs, SCRs, and motor starters, and logic principles involving PLCs and SLCs to solve equipment problems.
Perform basic plumbing, metalworking, facilities, and building maintenance as needed.
Work with operating devices such as gauges, RTDs, pressure transmitters, I/Ps, and vortex flow meters.
Train new associates and team members on required maintenance skill sets.
Maintain a safe and orderly work area in accordance with GMP and safety guidelines.
Operate Rich’s SCADA system and complete appropriate paperwork.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Team Leader.
Work with and train operations associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.
Contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as assigned.