Mechanic -Night Shift

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Franklin Park, IL

5d • $31 - $33

About The Position

The Mechanic B maintains production and facility equipment in good working condition to support efficiency and prevent malfunctions. This experienced-level role performs a broad range of installation, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and maintenance activities in accordance with safety requirements and preventive and productive maintenance systems. The Mechanic B exercises considerable independent judgment with minimal supervisory involvement and provides basic training and coaching to lower-level associates.

The position works the 3rd shift, 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m., on a rotating schedule: Sunday–Tuesday in week one and Sunday–Wednesday in week two, following a pattern of four days on, three off, three on, and four off. The posting lists a $2,500 sign-on bonus and a $3-per-hour shift differential.

The role covers mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and plant utility systems. Work includes maintaining and repairing production machinery and utilities, investigating equipment problems, performing inspections, documenting work, and keeping maintenance and parts areas clean and organized. Compensation is listed at $31.00–$33.00 per hour, with bonus eligibility. Nestlé describes a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) with company match and healthcare coverage, among other benefits.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional maintenance experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to mentor and encourage team members and reach out to other teams.
• Basic knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including reviewing reports to identify equipment-performance trends and opportunities.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings and generate rough sketches as needed.
• Advanced mathematical and reading skills and willingness to handle paperwork.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use standard trade tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine-shop tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and electromechanical principles and ability to use electrical tools, including electrical test meters and an oscilloscope.
• Ability to use root cause analysis to resolve problems.
• Ability to operate lathes, mills, drill presses, and welding machines.
• Detail-oriented, a good listener, willing to learn, self-motivated, able to work without constant supervision, and able to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or electrical trade background, journeyman qualification, or equivalent technical-school background.
• Technical degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of a CMMS is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Coach and influence associates in identifying and resolving safety issues, following industrial safety practices and procedures including lockout/tagout, fall protection, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional root cause analysis teams and support problem-solving projects.
• Follow applicable standard operating procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices to help ensure product quality and quantity.
• Coach others and apply knowledge of machine and auxiliary-equipment operation.
• Clean and lubricate machinery, perform basic diagnostic tests, check performance, and test damaged parts to determine whether major repairs are needed.
• Perform emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs, as well as scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Construct and fabricate parts; plan, assemble, install, test, and repair electrical wiring and equipment; and diagnose electrical or electronic system malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot control cabinets and replace circuit boards, relays, input-output modules, variable-frequency drives, and proportional-integral-derivative controllers; install and troubleshoot indicators and adjust transducers and indicators using 4–20 mA signals.
• Use advanced troubleshooting to diagnose mechanical problems, inspect, repair, and test machinery, and carry out or assist with technical inspections and document activities.
• Modify or replace parts on production and facility equipment, including calculating speed ratios, sprocket sizes, and gearbox sizes for gearbox work.
• Maintain, replace, repair, and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam equipment and systems.
• Perform additional trade work such as welding, carpentry, or plumbing as needed.
• Monitor and maintain boilers, air compressors, air conditioning, dust collectors, and other plant utility systems; identify and correct energy losses.
• Use workbooks, drawings, technical manuals, knowledge of industrial equipment, and observation to identify causes of problems.
• Keep the work area, maintenance shop, parts area, and supplies area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• $3-per-hour shift differential.
• Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Broad range of other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed