Maintenance Mechanic - Overnight Shift - Bellwood, IL

VetJobs•Bellwood, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic conducts repairs to the physical plant and plant equipment, performs preventive maintenance and project work, and helps ensure continuous operation of mechanical and electrical systems on mobile and fixed manufacturing equipment. This is an onsite overnight-shift position in Bellwood, Illinois, with 12-hour shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The role requires overtime and may involve varying start and end times and weekend work based on business needs. The mechanic maintains and repairs manufacturing and material-handling equipment, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical faults, installs machinery and equipment, rebuilds machinery, and fabricates or repairs parts. The position follows company policies, procedures, GMP and safety standards, and applicable AIB, SQF, and other standards. Other duties may be assigned in support of Ferrara Candy Company business objectives.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience maintaining and repairing related manufacturing and material-handling equipment.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working on electrical and mechanical systems.
Experience performing reactive and preventive maintenance.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities, with working knowledge of machinery repair practices, shop practices, hand and power tools, and electrical testing instruments.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to pass certification tests for pallet jack and forklift.
Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, and reach; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and understand detailed written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to problem-solve by adjusting variables in standardized situations.
Promote teamwork, maintain a good attitude, and show flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.
Ability to work overtime, including varying start and end times and weekends as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience working on electrical and mechanical systems in a food manufacturing setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic components, conveyor systems, and production machines, following diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
Identify problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Install machinery and equipment, including utilities to and between machines, using hand and power tools and test equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical systems and equipment, including transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, faulty wiring, and malfunctioning machinery.
Use testing equipment and hand tools to repair or replace electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, printed circuit boards, and position-sensing devices.
Troubleshoot and maintain high-speed horizontal and vertical carton machines, bag machines, moguls, pumps, conveyors, printers, tapers, and related equipment.
Rebuild machinery as wear and tear occurs.
Perform routine preventive maintenance under the established PM program.
Fabricate and repair parts using machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
Demonstrate company core values and operating principles; follow company policies and procedures, GMP and safety standards, and applicable AIB, SQF, and other standards.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara Candy Company business objectives.