Maintenance Mechanic

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Pak Companies, with 30 years of consistent growth, are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries. They are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their team, emphasizing a healthy work/life balance for innovative and dedicated achievers. This role is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Blending, Filling, and Packaging equipment, as well as other industrial machinery like conveying systems and production machinery. Maintenance Mechanics will install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery within the manufacturing facility. The position is an individual contributor role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Must have direct 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic with Industrial Machinery.
5 or more years’ experience in equipment repair.
Mechanical Skills including: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps, Bearings, Chains and Belting, Conveying Systems, Valves and Mechanical Troubleshooting.
Electrical Skills including: Basic Electricity, Volt Meter and Amp Probe, AC/DC Motors and Control Systems, Basic Schematic Reading, Basic PLC Knowledge and Electrical Troubleshooting.
Machine Shop Skills including: Welding and Fabrication.
Able to read and write English.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day (including climbing ladders).
Regular and constant use of finger, hand, wrist, arm and shoulder.
Able to see properly so as to fulfill expectations of position.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree or equivalent educational/military experience preferred.
Bilingual Spanish and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide troubleshooting, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of liquid filling equipment.
Perform maintenance, service & repairs, and is responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance of liquid fillers, pumps, conveyors, and coding equipment.
Troubleshoot and Repair Blenders and Filling/Packaging Machines.
Attend and participate in all required staff functions including but not limited to Safety Committee Meetings, “5 minute Meetings”, & leadership development meetings.
Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and set a good example for others.
Follow Procedures and go through Initial and Annual Training for Hazardous Material Handling.
Communicate with Maintenance Coordinator to Identify and properly label Hazardous Waste.
Place Waste Printer Ink in the properly identified Hazardous Waste container and store on containment in satellite waste area.