Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Oberweis Dairy•North Aurora, IL

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, youll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis! Our machines are critical to the success of our operation. Under general supervision, Maintenance Technicians will perform services and repairs to ensure reliability of equipment and improve the overall equipment effectiveness of all machines within the manufacturing facility. This includes possessing the following skill sets: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, fabrication, carpentry, painting, plastering, janitorial, HVAC, ammonia, machine & vehicle servicing. This individual will also need to work safely and cohesively to support, sustain, and improve the manufacturing facility, the building, and the grounds. Troubleshooting and thoughtfully moving through observational data is foundational for this position at Oberweis Dairy. Documenting procedures, and following written standard operating procedures is a surefire way to be successful in this role.

Requirements

High school education or General Education Degree (GED) required
Completion of apprenticeship or Associates Degree in related field
Ability to record information in spreadsheet format, analyze and prepare required reports using spreadsheet manipulation, Microsoft Office suite of products.
Must be proficient and comfortable with smart phone usage; texting/emailing.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Troubleshooting requires the capability to conduct cause and effect analysis, dealing with ambiguous and intermittent failures.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form(s).
Standing, stooping, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling
Must be able to climb and work from a ladder and/or elevated lifts.
Must be able to lift and carry weights of 50-100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -40F to 130F.
Must be able to work in wet environments.
This position requires a full week schedule with potential work shifts outside normal scheduling based on business needs.
Since our operation is almost 24/7 this position will also share on-call coverage with other maintenance personnel for unexpected events.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of industrial manufacturing engineering/maintenance experience preferred
Prior experience in food/beverage manufacturing preferred
Certifications preferred: EPA, Ammonia Systems, HVAC, Electrical

Responsibilities

Assistance with development, and, execution of our Preventive Maintenance Program.
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and other production machines.
Utilize trouble shooting skills to repair issues with production equipment
Removes and replaces defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
Proficient with basic 120 VAC control circuits and 3 phase AC voltage sources (277/480 VAC) to complete routine electrical repair, adjustment, and installation work.
Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and other measuring instruments.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop equipment.
Assists in maintaining equipment, parts, and supply inventories.
Maintains technical knowledge and possesses a drive for continuous improvement by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and needs.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.