Maintenance Mechanic 1

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

10h

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains machinery and electromechanical equipment used in packaging, processing, distribution, and plant infrastructure. The role trains and mentors less-skilled maintenance mechanics and works from drawings, verbal instructions, and sketches. The position is listed for first shift, but may require work on other shifts and weekends and travel to other facilities. The mechanic installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery and related equipment. The role performs preventive and predictive maintenance through the CMMS, works with engineering and operations on equipment installation and troubleshooting, supports spare-parts inventory and shop organization, and participates in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. The mechanic may also perform building maintenance and must comply with safety and cGMP requirements, including lockout/tagout and personal protective equipment procedures.

Requirements

An associate 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 within one year of employment.
Knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes, and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to train and mentor employees.
Ability to meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals consistently.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make sound decisions, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to changing tasks and work centers.
Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, listening, and attention-to-detail skills; demonstrated 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 work with fractions, percentages, ratios, arithmetic, decimals, and measurements.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints, use simple shop math, and understand company and applicable local, state, and federal electrical codes.
Ability to quickly understand the theory of operation of processing and high-speed packaging equipment.
Familiarity with PLC, solid-state, and servo controls.
Working knowledge of electrical test equipment such as a digital multimeter, amp probe, and megger.
Ability to work other shifts and weekends and travel to other facilities.
Ability to stand and move throughout the facility; handle objects; reach overhead and horizontally on a ladder; use stairs; and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to step on and off ladders and equipment at 24 inches; grasp 50 pounds of force; push and pull 42 pounds of force at 36 inches; lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist; and lift, carry for five feet, and return up to 60 pounds from a 31-inch surface.

Nice To Haves

Food or pharmaceutical industry experience.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, maintain, repair, lubricate, and troubleshoot processing and high-speed packaging machinery and associated equipment.
Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities as outlined in the CMMS system.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot AC and DC electrical equipment.
Fabricate components using standard shop equipment and welding equipment.
Operate production equipment to troubleshoot problems and validate 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, including lockout/tagout procedures and use of required personal protective equipment.
Support safe production, participate in safety activities, report incidents and hazards, and provide and accept peer safety feedback.