Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location : Melrose Park, IL

About Us :

Join our rapidly growing snack food manufacturing company as we expand our operations due to increasing business demands.

We're setting up a state-of-the-art facility in Melrose Park, IL, and are looking to hire an entire maintenance department from scratch.

These newly created roles are crucial for building and establishing our maintenance team as we set up, layout, and install new equipment.

Why You'll Love Working with Us :

• Excellent Benefits : Enjoy top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage at a very low cost starting from day one.
• Work-Life Balance : Be part of an employee-centric organization that values your well-being and career success.
• Comprehensive Coverage : Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a robust 401K plan.
• Competitive Pay : Earn between $32 - $42 per hour, based on your electrical experience and education.

Key Responsibilities :

• Safety and Quality Goals : Achieve plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, and customer care.
• Preventative Maintenance : Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance (PMs) to ensure equipment is operating optimally.
• Troubleshooting : Efficiently troubleshoot and repair equipment to maximize efficiencies and minimize downtime.
• Equipment Maintenance : Maintain and repair all operational equipment, including both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Installation Support : Assist with equipment installations as our operations expand.

What We’re Looking For :

• Experience : 5+ years in maintenance manufacturing, preferably in foods, plastics, CPG, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Technical Skills : Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including experience with PLC troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, electric motors, pumps, valves, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, conveyors, electrical wiring (120 / 240 / 480), AC / DC, control voltage, conduit running, wire pulling, and 3-phase motors.
• Blueprint Reading : Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Personal Qualities : Self-motivated, positive attitude, energetic, punctual, hardworking, and eager to be part of a cohesive team.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Industry Knowledge : Specific experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Education : Associates degree or other technical disciplines / related maintenance certifications.
• Advanced Skills : Ability to troubleshoot and / or program PLCs, read ladder logic, and experience with welding, pipefitting, boilers, or HVAC systems is a plus.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a diligent and skilled mechanic looking for a stable and growing organization, we want to hear from you. Send us your resume today, and we will respond promptly.

Join us and help build our future success!

Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm.

We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process.

Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm.

We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

r n r nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

r n r nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process.

Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.