Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift

Title : Maintenance Technion

Location : Chicago Heights 60411

Shift / hours : 1st Shift 6am-2 : 30pm

Location : Chicago Heights, IL

Pay Rate : $32 / hr

Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment, ensuring safety and maintaining productive maintenance systems.

This position plays a crucial role in upholding Food Safety and Quality Standards while ensuring that equipment operates effectively and efficiently.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure products meet company standards and specifications.
• Complete, legible, and accurate documentation.
• Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and maintain Food Safety and Quality Standards daily.
• Comply with company Allergen, Food Defense, and HACCP policies.
• Communicate any Food Safety or equipment concerns with supervision.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned areas.
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Avoid abuse of equipment; work with supervision and maintenance to ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and comply with safety policies, using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Correctly weigh and record any waste for disposal.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure proper care of machinery.
• Respond to radio calls immediately, prioritizing tasks with supervisor or manager input.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality, legality, and safety of each product, as well as the processes used in manufacturing.
• Keep machine guarding in place and ensure equipment operates safely.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance for equipment, buildings, offices, and grounds.
• Assist with set-up, start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment, including disassembly.
• Collaborate with the team to develop operating parameters and procedures.
• Participate in shift handoff discussions with incoming and outgoing technicians.
• Focus on preventative maintenance, equipment observations, and continuous improvement during downtime.
• Complete other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.

Technical Skills

• Create notifications and log time on work orders in the CMMS.
• Provide feedback to update procedures and identify deficiencies noted in SAP.
• Semi-skilled in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
• Semi-skilled in troubleshooting processing and packing equipment.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and VFDs, with diagnostic skills.
• Semi-skilled in ARC, MIG, and TIG welding.
• Experience in fabricating parts and operating shop equipment (mill, lathe, brake, press).
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean manufacturing, and formalized problem-solving techniques.
• At least 3-7 years of progressive experience troubleshooting, repairing, and conducting preventative maintenance in high-volume, high-automation manufacturing environments.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems (including PLC and A / C drives), as well as hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support departmental or production needs.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in general maintenance, including the ability to identify and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues or equipment failures.

Preferred

• Formal training in mechanical, electrical, and / or plumbing techniques.
• Experience in the food industry.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.