Mechanic III, Maintenance- 3rd shift (10:30pm- 7:00am)

Sunstar Americas•Schaumburg, IL

78d•$32 - $44

About The Position

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry. Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future. Position Summary: Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for equipment performance in the plant, to work closely with the maintenance team to meet quality expectations, production rates, and customer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; college degree/certifications desired but not required
A minimum of 10 years of machine maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Electrical experience including utilization of lock out/tag out and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Experience in robotic and PLC controls, troubleshooting and repairs.
Must be able to read prints and diagrams
Basic computer proficiency
Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand for extended hours
Must be able to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs.
Availability to work the shift schedule with the possibility of overtime

Nice To Haves

High-speed equipment experience in an automated environment preferred
Experience in injection molding, packaging, filling and mixing environments desired

Responsibilities

Work from work orders, standard operating procedures and instructions
Perform PMs, changeovers, breakdowns and project work as prioritized by the Lead Maintenance Technician
Demonstrate and promote safe work practices in all aspects of work.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair basic mechanical and electrical systems, tooling, PLC's, Advanced Controls, basic machine controls, and electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Troubleshoot and support fully automated & integrated production systems.
Troubleshoot and support complex electrical failures such as servos, drives, amplifiers, linear motors, etc.
Complete and accurately document preventive maintenance activities on production and support equipment.
Effectively utilize computerized maintenance and parts inventory programs.
Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units as needed, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments.
Perform machine setup changes and make diagnostic checks on production and equipment as needed.
Research and requisition repair parts as needed.
Use machine tools, welding, and other fabrication practices to produce parts for repair and improvement of machinery.
Request necessary parts, supplies, and tooling as required.
Monitor equipment to ensure quality standards met and production cycle time maintained.
Troubleshoot production or quality problems and make necessary adjustments to materials or equipment settings and notify Manufacturing Management of situation.
Setup automated machinery for production: change tooling and fixtures, adjust machine settings, speeds and feeds, and enter necessary programming of operational controls.
Troubleshoot and repair operational and setup problems with vision systems.
Effectively work on project teams to install and upgrade equipment.
Interact and communicate effectively with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel.
Assist in training of other maintenance personnel.
Transition the repairs and projects on production floor between incoming and outgoing shifts.
Follow safety and sanitation rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Participate and provide leadership in cross functional teams within the organization.
Provide constant cross-functional maintenance support to multiple or a combination of departments as needed.
Regularly perform inventory checks on critical spare parts, ensuring accurate tracking and timely updates to maintain optimal stock levels and support uninterrupted operations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Employee discount on Sunstar products
401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
Competitive bonus
On-site café
On Site Fitness Center
Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
Holiday Lunches
Beautifully maintained walking trails
Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
Recognition and Rewards Programs
Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements