Maintenance Technician
Des Plaines, IL

Maintenance Technician

• Equipment manufacturer is hiring for a 1st shift Maintenance Mechanic to join their operation. They invested in new equipment and are looking for a highly skilled mechanic to maintain the equipment properly  
• Monday – Friday, 1st shift: 7 am – 3 pm with optional overtime available  
• This is a newly created role to assist with expansions
• If you are interested in working for a stable, growing organization that pays well, offers fantastic benefits and growth potential then send us your resume

Position Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnoses mechanical maintenance failures.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, diagnose problems, replace, and repair, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments
• Dismantle, rebuild and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools.
• Repair and replace pipes and equipment with pipe fitting tools
• Repair and troubleshoot motors, switches, lighting and other electrical equipment
• Be able to use some machine shop, and other metal working tools including drill presses, saws, and grinders to fabricate and repair parts.
• Perform in depth PM services to company standards on various pieces of equipment: packaging equipment, mixers, blenders, ovens, baggers, wrappers, case erectors, sealers, conveyors, etc.
• Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting / problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime
• Meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost and customer care
• Follow safety rules and regulations, participate in safety meetings and suggest ways for continual improvement.

Requirements:

• AAS / Maintenance certification or an equivalent of 4+ years of maintenance training and maintenance experience
• 2+ years of mechanical and electrical manufacturing maintenance troubleshooting experience required
• 1+ years of leadership experience in a maintenance setting
• Self-motivated, energetic, eager to work 10+ hours of overtime per week, open to working Saturday’s, punctual, hard-working, and eager to improve processes/ streamline the equipment
• Well versed with mechanical troubleshooting; able to troubleshoot: electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, pulley’s, gearboxes, conveyors, steam traps, and various equipment

Preferred (not required)

• Knowledge of Welding; Mig Tig, Oxy, Acc, Brazing and SMAW (Stick Welding).
• Able to read blueprints and schematics
• Experience with using a preventative maintenance system, SAP or CMMS
• Any electrical troubleshooting skills
• Veterans