Fontanini Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd Shift

Hormel•McCook, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Benefits: Fontanini Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages (plus bonus), annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan and more.

Requirements

Ability to repair equipment using hand tools.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Ability to read the input/output of electrical schematics.
High School education or the equivalent.
Demonstrated work experience in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and use custom equipment and assist in installations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Initiative to work independently.
Lift, carry or move light/heavy loads up to 50lbs
Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties.
Work weekends when plant enters busy season and when needed.
Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting preferably food manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers).

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on wide variety of packaging and processing equipment.
Specifies parts required.
Orders if needed, and makes needed repairs based on PM.
Assists with training new and/or less skilled maintenance and production personnel.
Troubleshoots basic electrical problems using various test equipment and ladder logic diagrams.
Troubleshoots mechanical problems using various measurement equipment and mechanical expertise.
Devises, plans, and completes mechanical upgrades, modifications and overhauls.
Completes changeovers on production lines by following changeover check sheet and recommends modification to the sheet as needed.
Performs routine daily setup and adjustment of all production equipment.
Follow all safety and company policies.
Participate in safety and quality trainings.
Additional duties as assigned.