Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift

Ferrara•Forest Park, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and facility equipment in a condition to meet the plant production goals and the building requirements. This position works with mechanical devices such as gears, sprockets, chains, sheaves, belts, brakes, clutches, couplings and coupling alignment, bearings, lubrication, hydraulics and pneumatics. The Maintenance Mechanic should also have basic experience working with and troubleshooting electrical components like 240-480v motors, wiring, switches, sensors, AC and DC circuits. Hours are 4 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

Requirements

Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications
Ability to work with Machine Operators effectively
Good communication skills in working with maintenance team members and collobrating to improve efficiencies
High school Diploma or GED. 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Maintenance, OR related area of study, OR Journeyman Certification preferred

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers, gears, sprockets chains, knives) using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC.
Cleans, lubricates and adjusts guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, and timing for process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation
Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule
Installs change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders etc.) on production machinery to run a different size, shape or product
Reads blueprints, diagrams, programs /ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation
Installs new equipment
Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision.
Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing his supervisor of significant problems
Displays cooperation by working closely with Production personnel
Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs
Performs other duties as assigned