Maintenance Technician

Oberweis Dairy•North Aurora, IL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Technician that houses the skill set of mechanical and electrical knowledge. This position will help us with performing repairs and maintenance tasks on our equipment. A Mechanical Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines. The goal is to become a strong asset of the Factory Maintenance Team providing expertise and leading the way to improvements.

Requirements

2-4 years Electrical and/or Mechanical experience or completion of Technical Degree
Strong Mechanical skills
Electrical skills (basic electrical circuits, 480V power distribution, industrial wiring)
Knowledge and use of electrical test equipment
Welding, Fabrication and Machining skills
Ability to analyze problem and make decisions
Knowledge on how to properly use tools
Ability to self-manage
Trouble shooting electrical and mechanical problems
Knowledge on motors, pumps, drives, and sensors
Ability to work independently
Solid work ethic and self-motivated
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Responsibilities

Identify defects, execute maintenance plan and troubleshoot equipment.
Understand Power distribution system (up to 480 volts)
Control systems – Basic PLC, Motor, sensor, drives and Basic electrical circuits, Basic understanding of device communication networks
Mechanical system – Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanical Drive systems
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to maintain, optimize and improve processes and performance, with key indicators such as safety, quality, and cost.
Review maintenance plans and optimize to drive reliability of equipment.
Reviews and reads engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical)
Coach operator skills- on operation and troubleshooting existing process and equipment.
Build technical procedures for proper operation and maintenance of equipment
Train other technical resources and needed
Lead with continuous improvement mindset
Identify and create Work orders, give technical feedback on work performed
Improve / Create necessary task list
Ability to work as a team and lead as an individual
Positive conflict resolution skills
Strong focus on production reliability improvements