Maintenance Mechanic

Mondelēz InternationalChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure the efficient and reliable operation of high-speed processing and packaging equipment. This includes troubleshooting, analyzing root causes, supporting improvements, testing, installing, and conducting all mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance. Performs all duties in compliance with plant rules and practices safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping. Ensures conformance with all Safety, GMPs, health code regulations, NEC, NFPA standards, and Food Safety Policies. Utilize mechanical ability and knowledge to diagnose and repair and replace defective parts and equipment. Maintain production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment following the company guidelines and strategy. Repair, maintain, and upgrade mechanical parts of the equipment. Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, or sketches. Must be qualified to operate forklifts, man lifts, ladders, and scaffolds. Work effectively with electrical, boiler room, and/ or operations personnel when needed. Participate in groups or teams to enhance the reliability and productivity of equipment and processes. Report all work through a computerized maintenance system (SAP-PM). Assist enhancements to the computerized maintenance system. Work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment. Knowledge and complete usage of LOTO, hot work permits, and confined space permits. Protect the company's investment in machinery and equipment by exercising proper care, skill, and knowledge in the use of Company investments. Support and participate in business initiatives ie. HACCP, QCMS, etc Read and understand process schematics and drawings (P&IDs, Block Diagrams, Work and Principals, Blueprints, Drawings, etc.) Must be able to demonstrate proper use and care of condition base equipment including but not limited to thermography cameras, ultrasound, etc. Utilize mechanical ability and knowledge to repair and replace defective parts and equipment. Know and understand the method and sequence of operations for troubleshooting and testing processing equipment. Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and others to identify, define, and solve problems. Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and peers on a shift-to-shift basis. Ensure execution of preventive maintenance schedules using CMMS. Support the development of others and yourself.

Requirements

  • Operating machines with coaching
  • Understanding safety and quality standards for operating machines
  • Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
  • Collaborating well in a diverse work environment
  • Working knowledge of pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, machining of parts, some electrical knowledge, hand tool usage, and welding.
  • At least 2-4 years of manufacturing experience as a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic or successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship Program.
  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision
  • Ability to problem solve and help with practical solutions.
  • Ability to analyze scenarios and provide root cause analysis.
  • Climb steps
  • Lift 50 pounds and maintain balance
  • Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures
  • Crawl over, under, and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties
  • Work from ladders and lifts
  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Served and satisfactorily completed an approved Apprenticeship or Training.
  • At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in similar positions.
  • Ability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
  • Able to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (IL6S, HPO, TPM)
  • Capable of working effectively as part of a High-Performance Team.
  • Ability to problem solve and help with a practical solution.

Nice To Haves

  • 4 years of manufacturing experience
  • Able to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
  • Strong soft skills regarding training and communication for knowledge transfer
  • Experience with high-speed packaging lines and production equipment in food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries
  • Familiar with SAP – PM, work order, and asset creation/management
  • Familiar with AutoCAD and File Management

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain equipment to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets.
  • Execute all standard work processes on equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards.
  • Ensure safety processes are observed and quality assurance activities are performed.
  • Understand and report losses in their area and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot, analyze root causes, support improvements, test, install, and conduct mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on high-speed processing and packaging equipment.
  • Perform all duties in compliance with plant rules and practice safety, conduct, sanitation, and good housekeeping.
  • Ensure conformance with all Safety, GMPs, health code regulations, NEC, NFPA standards, and Food Safety Policies.
  • Utilize mechanical ability and knowledge to diagnose and repair and replace defective parts and equipment.
  • Maintain production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment following company guidelines and strategy.
  • Repair, maintain, and upgrade mechanical parts of the equipment.
  • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, or sketches.
  • Operate forklifts, man lifts, ladders, and scaffolds.
  • Work effectively with electrical, boiler room, and/or operations personnel.
  • Participate in groups or teams to enhance reliability and productivity of equipment and processes.
  • Report all work through a computerized maintenance system (SAP-PM).
  • Assist with enhancements to the computerized maintenance system.
  • Work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment.
  • Utilize knowledge of LOTO, hot work permits, and confined space permits.
  • Protect company's investment in machinery and equipment by exercising proper care, skill, and knowledge.
  • Support and participate in business initiatives like HACCP, QCMS, etc.
  • Read and understand process schematics and drawings (P&IDs, Block Diagrams, Work and Principals, Blueprints, Drawings, etc.).
  • Demonstrate proper use and care of condition-based equipment including thermography cameras, ultrasound, etc.
  • Know and understand the method and sequence of operations for troubleshooting and testing processing equipment.
  • Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and others to identify, define, and solve problems.
  • Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and peers on a shift-to-shift basis.
  • Ensure execution of preventive maintenance schedules using CMMS.
  • Support the development of others and yourself.

Benefits

  • healthcare benefits
  • retirement benefits
  • paid time off

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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