Maintenance Technician - Peoria IL

Circle K • Alton, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative and unscheduled or emergency maintenance on equipment used in the production area. The role maintains an inventory of equipment parts and orders replacements as needed, identifies and reports equipment problems to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager, and coordinates with outside vendors when necessary. The technician also performs building and grounds maintenance as directed and other duties assigned by management.

All work must comply with applicable USDA or FDA, OSHA, state and local regulations, company policies and procedures, safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Work is generally indoors in a temperature-controlled setting, but may involve variable hours and exposure to extreme temperatures, food odors, vapors or fumes, high humidity, noise, and household chemicals. The role requires periodic supervision and the ability to work with minimal direction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience with strong equipment repair and maintenance skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of machine repair, electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and janitorial skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use the hand tools and power tools necessary for the listed skills.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
• Ability to comprehend verbal instructions and read and interpret machine specifications, instruction manuals, and product labels.
• Reliability and dependability; availability to work Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturday or Sunday as directed by management.
• High level of job motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree or completion of a program in mechanical or industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative and unscheduled or emergency maintenance on production-area equipment.
• Maintain an equipment parts inventory list and order replacement parts as necessary.
• Detect and report questionable conditions or malfunctioning equipment to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Work with outside vendors as necessary.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with applicable USDA or FDA, OSHA, state and local regulations, company policies and procedures, safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED