Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

TH Foods, Inc.•Loves Park, IL

2d•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, pneumatic, electrical/electronically controlled production equipment, pumps, motors, code daters, and high-speed packaging equipment. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment on a specified schedule. Records repair and preventative maintenance data into a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for future troubleshooting use. This role requires accuracy and attention to detail, as mistakes can cause significant lost productivity, loss of raw materials, downtime, or food safety or employee safety issues. The close proximity to processing equipment produces a loud work environment. Mechanics must communicate effectively with all operators and supervisors to obtain critical information and work within established procedures and guidelines for safe and efficient operations. Mechanics are exposed to heavy machinery, heat, humidity, and strenuous work. The work is fast-paced and involves a considerable amount of climbing, lifting, and reaching. This position requires weekend work with a flex schedule and work in excess of eight hours per day as business priorities dictate.

Requirements

Prior manufacturing maintenance experience is required.
Ability to read, verify and confirm all work orders, technical manuals, blueprints and instructions in a timely manner.
Must be able to perform basic math calculations and measurements.
Ability to follow technical manuals.
Ability to recognize problems and determine a course of action such as making authorized corrections or knowing when to seek assistance from a supervisor or equipment.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to crawl under tight spaces to reach problem area.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in a food or pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

Obtains maintenance work orders from maintenance planner.
Responds to maintenance machine repair calls when equipment is down.
Troubleshoots problems and repairs equipment as necessary.
Monitors equipment throughout production run to ensure operation is within process parameters.
Performs preventative maintenance inspections and performs necessary repairs as necessary.
Communicates and works cooperatively with co-workers and operators to ensure that machinery issues are identified and corrected.
Performs daily housekeeping chores.
Works safely and performs daily safety checks on all equipment.
Works on assigned machinery rebuild projects as necessary.
Enters maintenance and preventative maintenance records in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Performs building maintenance projects as assigned.
Responsible for recognizing and reporting food safety and employee safety issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.