Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift) - Processing Dept (3709)

CARL BUDDIG GROUP•South Holland, IL

30d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic in the Processing Department repairs, reports on, and recommends improvements to machinery in the processing area. The role also takes responsibility for maintaining a safe work area and helping produce quality food products. Duties include maintaining and repairing processing and packaging equipment, plant systems, and facilities; performing preventive maintenance; troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems; and keeping equipment and work areas clean, safe, and sanitary. The position is full-time, located in South Holland, Illinois, and assigned to the second shift. The pay range is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Four or more years of related work experience in mechanical and/or electrical trades is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Completion of a recognized vocational training program in mechanical or electrical trades is preferred.
Able to operate any PIT equipment needed to perform assigned equipment responsibilities.
Knowledge of accepted maintenance-trade practices, processes, materials, and tools.
Knowledge of electric motors, generators, pumps, pressure systems, water systems, and related equipment and systems.
Knowledge of servicing and maintaining simple power, heating, and cooling units.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with building and maintenance trades.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
Ability to work mandatory overtime if necessary and varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in processing, packaging, and building facilities or utilities.
High school diploma or GED.
Four or more years of related mechanical and/or electrical trades experience.
Completion of a recognized vocational training program in mechanical or electrical trades.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair equipment using plumbing-trade hand and power tools, including pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, and torches.
Install, service, and repair electric motors, heaters, coolers, refrigerators, and related equipment.
Maintain central steam and chemical water treatment systems and other systems; use gauges and test instruments to diagnose malfunctions.
Fabricate and assemble test parts as needed.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to the component level.
Move and replace machinery and auxiliary apparatus using hand trucks, electric trucks, forklifts, and dollies.
Replace fuses, light bulbs, circuit breakers, electric switches, and other electrical equipment.
Disassemble and reassemble process and packaging equipment.
Assist with training and resolve problems by providing innovative solutions.
Work safely and effectively on plant facilities of various forms, and perform related work as assigned.
Maintain records and prepare reports about work, equipment, supplies, materials, projects, and equipment conditions.
Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
Unload equipment from trucks by hand or using a pallet jack or forklift.
Change over, repair, or adjust beehive heads, grinder screws and heads, dumper cylinders and chutes, stuffer feed screws, vacuum pumps and gearboxes, smokehouse motors, rooftop condensers, kitchen exhaust fan motors, and other equipment as needed.
Keep the work area clean and sanitary and lubricate equipment as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts and pallet jacks.
Repair racks and castors and perform building or masonry repairs.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams; understand PLC ladder logic and industrial electrical systems.
Work mandatory overtime if necessary and work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Meet the physical demands of standing 8–9 hours per day, lifting up to 100 pounds, bending, stooping, and squatting, and working in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.