Job Location : Forest Park
Want to make an impact?
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and facility equipment in a condition to meet the plant production goals and the building requirements.
This position works with mechanical devices such as gears, sprockets, chains, sheaves, belts, brakes, clutches, couplings and coupling alignment, bearings, lubrication, hydraulics and pneumatics.
The Maintenance Mechanic should also have basic experience working with and troubleshooting electrical components like 240-480v motors, wiring, switches, sensors, AC and DC circuits.
Ways you will make a difference
Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input / output boards, controllers, gears, sprockets chains, knives, etc.
using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC.
- Cleans, lubricates and adjusts guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, and timing for process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.
- Installs change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders etc.) on production machinery to run a different size, shape or product.
- Reads blueprints, diagrams, programs / ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation.
- Installs new equipment.
- Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision.
- Communicates conditions of equipment by : completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing his supervisor of significant problems.
- Displays cooperation by working closely with Production personnel.
- Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills that will make you successful
High school Diploma or GED. 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Maintenance, OR related area of study, OR Journeyman Certification, preferred
Experiences that will support your success
- 3 years of experience as a Lubricator for internal applicants and show proof of attending a technical school pursuing a Technical Degree in Maintenance field or related area of study OR,
- 3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic OR,
- Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance or related area of study AND 1 year of prior experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications.
- Experience in a food-manufacturing environment is preferred
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