What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at C F C INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Oakton - Des Plaines, IL
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Columbus Vegetable Oils, a family, woman owned company servicing the food industry is seeking a full-time, experienced Maintenance Mechanic for its DesPlaines, Illinois production facility. Join us and work to maintain the day-to-day operations of the facility, coordinate special projects directed by the Maintenance Manager and ensure the safety and quality of our products.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of production machines, plant facilities and for the proper preventative maintenance of the plant and production equipment as assigned
- Diagnose and repair malfunctioning production and plant equipment
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment
- Lubricate equipment on a scheduled basis
- Replace broken belts, bearings and motors on equipment as necessary
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and controls for production equipment and throughout the plant
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Qualifications
Required Skills and Education:
- HS diploma or GED required
- Food processing experience preferred
- One year on the job training by other maintenance mechanics
- 2 years in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of plant production machinery
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Working knowledge of mechanical inspection and repairs
- Demonstrated mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance abilities
- Experience in 3 phase electric and AC/DC circuitry skills are essential
- Ability to read diagrams a plus
- Experience in repair of forklifts a plus
- Welding and machine shop skills are a plus
Benefits Offered:
- BCBS of Illinois PPO and HMO plans
- CIGNA Dental PPO and HMO plans
- Company paid vision, basic life, AD&D insurance and short-term disability
- Additional voluntary life insurance and long-term disability available
- Paid time off, Holidays
- 401(k) eligibility after 6 months with company match and 3% safe harbor yearly
