Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Rich's•Niles, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Rich’s is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment through mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance. This role involves diagnosing complex issues, working with advanced control systems, and partnering with operations to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate is energized by troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3 to 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in food processing or regulated manufacturing
Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and control systems
Experience troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, pumps, and drives
Working knowledge of PLC logic troubleshooting
Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and work in a fast-paced production environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Total Productive Maintenance practices
OSHA 10 or 30 certification
NFPA 70E training
Forklift certification
Instrumentation calibration training

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic failures on production equipment.
Utilize P and IDs, assembly drawings, schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools to determine root cause.
Troubleshoot PLC and SLC systems, motor starters, VFDs, SCRs, and control circuits.
Restore equipment to safe, reliable operating condition with minimal downtime.
Install, calibrate, and maintain RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transmitters, I P converters, and flow meters.
Perform logic troubleshooting and basic SCADA navigation to support system reliability.
Support configuration adjustments and operational tuning as needed.
Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and calibration tasks.
Tune equipment to maintain optimal operating conditions.
Document maintenance findings and corrective actions in SAP or CMMS systems.
Identify recurring failures and recommend long-term corrective solutions.
Create, update, and close work orders accurately in SAP.
Record labor, parts usage, and repair details.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs and participate in shift handoffs.
Perform basic plumbing, metalworking, fabrication, and general building maintenance.
Support HVAC systems and facility upkeep as required.
Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with GMP standards.
Follow lockout tagout procedures and all site safety protocols.
Participate in safety initiatives and report hazards immediately.
Support Operators and production teams during changeovers and troubleshooting.
Train new associates and team members on required maintenance skill sets.
Assist operations with basic troubleshooting when needed.
Contribute to production improvement and associate involvement initiatives.