What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician position at Kinetix?
Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift
Location : 230 2nd Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Pay : Starting at $34 / HR (can go higher for those with more experience)
Shift Hours : Shift starts at 1 : 45 PM – Finish (typically between 10 : 00 PM and 2 : 00 AM). Please note that starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage needs due to report-offs and the production schedule, especially during holidays. Currently, the schedule involves working six days per week, with efforts to rotate and maintain a five-day workweek when possible. Saturday work is required, typically involving 10–12-hour shifts, with 8-hour shifts on other days. Holiday work is also required.
Key Responsibilities :
- Equipment Maintenance : Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Electrical Systems : Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480 volts, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
- Fluid Power Systems : Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Mechanical Systems : Service and repair mechanical components such as conveyors and packaging equipment.
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) : Experience with VFDs is required.
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) : Experience with PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley systems, is required.
- Preventive Maintenance : Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
- Safety Compliance : Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Documentation : Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, and repairs.
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About the Facility :
This facility has been operational for over 70 years, specializing in the production of baked goods. The equipment ranges from vintage to modern, providing a unique opportunity to work with a variety of machinery. The plant operates continuously, requiring systems to remain active until production batches are complete.
Salary : $34
