Maintenance Technician - Pitman Nights ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Mars•Burr Ridge, IL

3d•$34 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of a Maintenance Technician is to maintain conditions of operating equipment. This includes repairing or replacing failed components, troubleshooting unknown equipment issues, and making adjustments to ensure optimal operational output. The role involves performing mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance (P.M.s) on various manufacturing and packaging equipment and electrical panels. Technicians will document work orders/PMs using a computerized maintenance management system, troubleshoot and repair routine electrical and mechanical problems, support Operations in equipment setup and changeover, participate in MSE teams, train operators in AM activities, and conduct Breakdown Analysis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
2 years or equivalent manufacturing technician experience required.
Successful completion of Mars Apprenticeship Program or Co-op.
Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to troubleshoot ac/dc electrical components including motor starters, switches and sensors found on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.
Ability to troubleshoot basic pneumatic and mechanical drive systems at the component level on all assigned equipment; i.e. sorting systems and palletizing robots.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs.
Ability to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment.
Willingness to develop required technical skills in welding, basic machinist and fabrication/layout skill sets.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology.
Possess an advanced understanding of ac/dc electrical (up to 480 volt 3 phase), hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
Possess PLC/ Instrumentation troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain conditions of operating equipment.
Repair or replacement of failed components.
Troubleshoot unknown issues with equipment and make adjustments.
Perform mechanical and electrical P.M.s on various manufacturing and packaging equipment and electrical panels.
Document WO’s/PM using a computerized maintenance management system.
Troubleshoot and repair routine electrical and mechanical problems on assigned equipment.
Conduct preventative maintenance.
Support Operations in equipment setup and changeover.
Participate in MSE teams.
Train operators in AM activities.
Conduct Breakdown Analysis.
Own PM systems for the Line, focusing on Maintenance Planning and Scheduling and Breakdown Elimination DMS’s.
Drive results in Planned and Unplanned Downtime, and own Maintain & Repair costs for line Planned Maintenance and PM compliance.
Drive Breakdown reduction.
Act as a technical expert of related equipment and discuss, coach, and train technicians and operators on this equipment.
Own Anomaly Handling DMS.
Make business decisions based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Participate in the development and own portions of the Line's 90-day loss-elimination plans.
Represent maintenance team in the daily FMOS meetings.
Provide performance data for selected machines and communicate action plans and completed work effectively.