Manufacturing Maintenance Technician ~ 3pm-11:30pm ($25.56 - $31.28)

Stratas Foods•Quincy, IL

5d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician supports manufacturing operations by helping keep packaging lines running efficiently and completing preventive maintenance, work orders, and mechanical repairs. The position performs general housekeeping and maintenance tasks, assists operators and supervisors, documents downtime and GMP information, and identifies equipment improvements and unsafe conditions. Technicians must follow written procedures and safety practices, including equipment lockout, and may need to fill temporary or permanent vacancies in other positions. The role requires the ability to perform varied tasks as needed, including cleaning, lubrication, painting, power washing, hauling items, and operating packaging equipment and material-handling equipment. The technician must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins as required. Work location is Quincy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; required and verified.
Basic computer knowledge, including data entry.
General math comprehension.
Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Basic mechanical skills and the ability to understand packaging equipment and processes.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to get along well with other people and maintain a positive attitude throughout the plant.
Ability to operate a forklift truck, scissor lift, and sky trac; training is available.
Ability to weld carbon steel, including equipment, piping, and structural steel.
Ability to thread pipe and work with copper tubing.
Willingness to work overtime and emergency call-ins and to be on call on weekends.
Ability to learn various positions, maintain acceptable attendance, and fill in when needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces and at heights, and qualify for a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in carpentry, millwright work, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or mechanical repair.
Desire to advance in the Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities

Complete daily and monthly preventive maintenance tasks in assigned areas.
Work with line operators and supervisors to keep production lines running efficiently.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
Keep the maintenance shop and parts-cage area clean.
Work safely and follow SOPs for equipment lockout.
Assist others with assigned job tasks.
Identify needed mechanical improvements and make mechanical repairs when possible.
Identify and work to eliminate unsafe conditions and practices.
Complete downtime sheets and GMP logs accurately.
Perform general housekeeping and cleanup, including sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication, and power washing.
Lift and haul items up and down stairs, dump rework, and perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Operate packaging equipment and processes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and sky trac equipment as qualified.
Participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams.
Learn and follow written rules and procedures, produce accurate documentation, and fill in for vacancies when needed.
Be available for weekend on-call duty, overtime, and emergency call-ins as required.