Maintenance Technician - Specialty

US Foods•Aurora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician - Specialty at US Foods' Stock Yards location in Aurora, IL, is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all production and facility equipment, ensuring machinery is available for daily operations. This role involves performing necessary repairs, conducting preventive maintenance, and maintaining accurate documentation for all equipment-related activities. The technician must comply with all US Foods and government safety guidelines, manage the battery-charging area, and be accountable for company tools, parts, and maintenance equipment. The position may also involve purchasing tools from local vendors if authorized.

Requirements

A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
Knowledge of equipment repair and operation.
Able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment.
Welding ability.
Able to read and write legibly.
Able to follow orders.
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Able to work with little direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent preferred.
Additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).
Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.).
Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
Responsible for company tools, replacement parts and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
Maintain proper Hazmat documentation.
Ensure preventive maintenance is fulfilled per schedules.
Work on other assignments as designated by management.