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Maintenance Mechanic
Chicago, IL - NO RELOCATION
About the Company:
A leading food manufacturer is expanding its operations and looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics to join our team. With recent investments in state-of-the-art equipment, we need experienced professionals to maintain and optimize our machinery. This is a newly created role to support our growth and ensure our production runs smoothly. Positions are available from Monday to Friday with optional overtime. If you’re seeking a stable, growing company that offers excellent pay, benefits, and career growth, we encourage you to apply.
Position Overview:
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of food processing equipment to ensure smooth production operations. Your role will involve regular preventative maintenance, diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues, and ensuring that all machinery meets safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Equipment Maintenance: Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical failures on food processing and packaging equipment, including mixers, blenders, ovens, baggers, wrappers, case erectors, sealers, and conveyors.
- Repairs & Adjustments: Perform repairs and replacements on machinery components, including motors, switches, pipes, and electrical equipment; make necessary adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
- Machinery Rebuilds: Dismantle, rebuild, and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct detailed preventative maintenance services in line with company standards to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Support & Problem Solving: Provide technical support for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and maintenance repair activities to maximize operational efficiencies.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, participate in safety meetings, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- AAS degree in a related field or maintenance certification, or equivalent of 4 years of maintenance training and experience.
- Industry Experience: At least 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within a food, beverage, or related manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, pulleys, gearboxes, and conveyors.
- Attributes: Self-motivated, energetic, punctual, and eager to work overtime when necessary, including some Saturdays; committed to optimizing processes and improving equipment performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Preventative Maintenance Systems: Experience with SAP, CMMS, or other maintenance management systems.
- Electrical Skills: Electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Veteran Status: Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Salary: 30 to 40 per hour
