Woodland Foods-posted 2 months ago
$29 - $35/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Waukegan, IL
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

The Maintenance Mechanic is primarily responsible for working with the Maintenance Department on building/grounds maintenance and installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant equipment while reducing daily downtime.

  • Troubleshoot, install, repair, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems related to industrial machinery and building facilities equipment such as Metal detectors, Conveyor Belts, Baggers, Pumps, Mixers, Sealers, and Scales
  • Assist employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery, equipment, or work processes
  • Interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for equipment installation, operation, and repairs
  • Recommend measures to improve operations and condition of equipment
  • Ensure work is completed efficiently and timely
  • Make sure the correct materials, equipment, and supplies are used and ordered promptly
  • Ensure all safety, housekeeping, and environmental rules and guidelines are followed
  • Ensure all pertinent data related to maintenance activities are correct and documented according to company and regulatory regulations
  • Provide training to employees on quality standards and safe performance of equipment and tools
  • Perform root cause analysis and final fixes on industrial machinery and building facilities.
  • Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
  • Perform electrical work, welding, and other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • Troubleshoot/maintain/install electrical controls for industrial machinery and building facilities equipment. Not limited to PLCs (reading/analyzing logic, not writing code), discrete I/O, analog signals; VFDs, soft starters, motor control circuits, industrial machinery electrical control cabinets; HMI's; ethernet communications and switches; solenoids; push buttons; various sensors 3 phase and single-phase electrical distribution systems: Feeder/sub panels; branch circuitry; building electrical.
  • Troubleshoot/maintain/install mechanical systems related to industrial machinery and building facilities equipment. Not limited to gear reducers, conveyor belts, rollers, bearings, pumps, and mixers. Fluid Power Pressurized hydraulic/pneumatic systems and circuitry: motors; pumps; directional control valves; flow/pressure control devices; piping systems and hoses.
  • 5 + years of previous Industrial Maintenance Experience, specifically with Metal detectors, Baggers, Sealers, and Scales
  • Strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations (including production equipment), material handling equipment, electrical PLCs, AC/DC motors and controls, mechanical power transmissions, gear drives, and speed ratios
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
  • Thorough working knowledge of all tools, procedures, and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment
  • Thorough working knowledge of all electrical, mechanical systems, and electronic applications in an industrial environment
  • Experience with metalworking and fabrication equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
  • Food Production, Manufacturing, and Warehouse experience required
  • Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT
  • Frequently required to lift and push up to 55lbs
  • Possession of a current and valid driver's license
  • Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Analytical and mechanically inclined
  • Ability to use percentages and add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Computer literacy
  • High School Degree Required
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • PLC programming certification preferred
  • Electrical/Mechanical certification preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  • We offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.
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