Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift

Newly Weds Foods- Chicago, IL•Chicago, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.
Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; Ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

Work on vertical baggers, ( Hayssen & Matrix), Tanney & Langdon cartoners, ink jet printers, and packaging equipment.
Knowledge of bulk flour systems. (Transfer blowers, airlocks, divertor valves, sifters, etc ) .
Knowledge of industrial ovens, proofers, conveyors, dryers, etc.
Fill out daily log reports, emergency breakdown reports, work orders, and communicate with incoming shifts.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
Ability to work on low voltage and 120-480vac equipment, starters, motors, vfd’s, sensors, controllers, photo-eyes, etc.
Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
Read schematics and blueprints to interpret, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical issues to properly and safely repair.
Perform repairs and upgrades of the machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation.
Support installations, analysis and acceptance of new electromechanical equipment.
Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies metal detectors, and scales.
Test the performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments
Fabricate guards use measuring devices, cutting tools and welders. (stick & tig )
Read and interpret HMI panels to troubleshoot production line faults.
Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand tools
Operate, test, and maintain robotic equipment
Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.
Communicate issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.
Perform electrical and distribution lock out/ tag out method steady with customary safety protocol.
Facilitate ensuring all electro and mechanical safety requirements.
Participate in overtime assignments as required.
Provide “on call” coverage as needed.
Perform other duties assigned.