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Newly Weds Foods- Chicago, IL

Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Newly Weds Foods- Chicago, IL, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Summary

The Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Essential Functions

Fill out daily log reports, emergency breakdown reports, work orders, and communicate with incoming shifts.

Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment.

Ability to work on low voltage and 120-480vac equipment, starters, motors, vfd’s, sensors, controllers, photo-eyes, etc.

Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.

Read schematics and blueprints in order to interpret, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical issues to properly and safely repair.

Perform repairs and upgrades of the machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation.

Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand tools

Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.

Communicate regarding issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.

Perform electrical and distribution lock out/ tag out method steady with customary safety protocol.

Record maintenance data as directed by the Maintenance Manager to monitor equipment performance, i.e. work orders, time cards

Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.

Participate in overtime assignments as required.

Provide “on call” coverage as needed.

Mechanic is required to supply their own hand tools and a lockable tool box.

Working in a general manufacturing environment.

Perform other various similar and related duties as required by the Manager.

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.

1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.

Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.

Proven ability to work in a team environment.

Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.

Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; Ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 55 lbs.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Salary Rage ($28.93 - $43.40) per hour.

Work Environment

The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.