Maintenance Mechanic- 1st shift
12 days ago
Streamwood
Job DescriptionPosition Summary Maintenance Mechanic A is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and modifying all processing, packaging and facility equipment with optimal quality and efficiency. In addition, the incumbent possesses supervisory responsibilities and functions. Position Functions • Directs the daily activities and assigns tasks to the mechanics. This also includes training and monitoring the work of such employees., • Assists in the procurement of parts and planning of repairs., • Leads complex projects, preventive maintenance activities and repairs across the facility., • Operate CMMS system and demonstrate 100% functionality in order to complete work orders as well as log corrective maintenance issues in the system., • Effectively communicate with Technical Support, production personnel and other mechanics to identify problematic areas of concern; provide and receive feedback and/or support through collection and analysis of information., • Perform electrical repairs and troubleshoot for the following: PLC Controls, AC & DC motor controls, solid state motor controls, advance circuits and grounding, interpret diagrams, and test equipment., • Read schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw valid conclusions., • Perform emergency repairs: install, fabricate and modify stainless steel parts and/or equipment using shop equipment such as welding and cutting machines; weld utilizing electrode, TIG and MIG welders., • Support facility maintenance equipment, which includes the following: waste water equipment, compressed air, refrigeration and building safety equipment., • Must demonstrate an understanding of the company's objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service and cost goals; daily work activities should support achieving those goals., • Oversee or perform (as needed) daily inspections, emergency repairs, routine adjustments and follow periodic preventive maintenance schedule., • Maintain organized documentation and inspection records; be prepared for a facility audit of such records and related processes., • Model professional workplace conduct and adherence to company policies such as the Code of Conduct, attendance, punctuality, efficient and productive work habits, and good personal hygiene., • Provide support to Process Improvement (PI) projects and participate on safety teams., • Serve as a resource to others in order to resolve mechanical and/or people issues. Work Environment: The employee is occasionally exposed to wet/cold conditions of 34 36 degrees and also at times hot conditions; high, precarious places (ex: 25 feet above ground level for extended hours); and outside weather conditions (rooftop). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which may require hearing protection. • Must possess proficient mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills (logic and control circuits) and emergency repair skills; ability to identify and repair problematic issues concerning all equipment and machinery, including finding innovative solutions to recurrent problems., • Ability to use multi-meter and other measurement instruments., • Ability to read, write and speak English., • Ability to direct and lead the daily Maintenance activities during the shift, • Must work effectively in a team setting, as well as promote teamwork and cooperation, • Ability to analyze work requirements and plan accordingly, • Ability to cross-train other mechanics as well as production personnel, • Proficiency with Microsoft computer programs: Outlook, Word and Excel, • Knowledge of National Electrical Code, • Ability to work with single and three phase voltage, • Must be capable of reading electrical/mechanical blue prints, • Capable of troubleshooting and making the repairs on AB PLC's (programmable logic controllers), • Ability to understand schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw conclusions, • Ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to track work orders, PM's, and inventory., • Strong organizational skills., • Effective communication skills., • Ability to demonstrate math skills as part of the daily activities such as fractions, decimals, percentages and the metric system; efficient with ratios, metric system, and formulas, • Familiarity with preventive and reliability based maintenance, • Ability to troubleshoot PLC controls, such as Allen-Bradley and GE Fanuc, • Ability to demonstrate proficient fabrication and welding skills, • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish and/or English/Polish) a plus, • Food processing industry experiencePosition Experience Qualifications, • 3-7 years experience with industrial, high speed processing, packaging, weighing, filling and inspection equipment.Position Education & Training Preferred, • Minimum of a High School diploma/GED, some Technical School coursework, or Mechanical Certification (must have at least one of these three items to be considered). 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