00422 Two Maintenance Mechanics 2nd Shift (2pm-10pm)

Position00422 Two Maintenance Mechanics 2nd Shift (2pm-10pm)City, StateNorthern Chicago,IllinoisCountryUnited StatesSalary$30-35 per hour plus a .50 cent per hour differentialContact NameSteve ...-869-3536DescriptionRole is to support product manufacturing by ensuring that all assigned production equipment operates at maximum efficiency, mechanically and electrically, by repairing, altering, installing, and remanufacturing plant equipment.

• Under minimal supervision, performs installation, maintenance, modification, calibration and repair of some electronic and electrical instrumentation, equipment and control systems.
• Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on food processing equipment for mechanical drives/motors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, conveyor systems, and packaging and processing equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters.
• Performs basic machine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, light metal fabrication, welding and machining.
• Performs typical building maintenance repairs and alterations to electrical fixtures, machinery, circuits, relays, switches, and control boxes through assigned work orders

Dimensions-

• Fully complies with established work order system and procedures.
• Requisitions and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.
• May train production staff and/or lower level Maintenance Technicians on equipment operating principles using illustration and verbal communication.RequirementsCompentencies-
• Analyses available data to make informed decisions
• Able to multi task and manage competing priorities to meet or exceed expectations
• Effectively copes with change and able to give and receive feedback
• Drives continuous improvement and able to motivate others
• Committed to organizational success and takes ownership for results
• Effective oral and written communications across functions
• Able to develop interpersonal relationships to achieve goals

Skills & Knowledge-

• Working knowledge of the basic operating principles of electrical (PLC, PID, VFD and Servo Systems), hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components found in food manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, freezers, dough presses, mixers, extruders, ovens high speed packaging equipment labeling/printing equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques of repairing and operating equipment in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blue prints, technical sketches, manuals, and schematics in repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities.
• Ability to conduct training sessions on equipment operating principles through illustration and verbal communication.
• Ability and willingness to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in continuously improving bottom line results.
• Skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment.
• This level of skills and knowledge are generally acquired through:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate from a 2-year technical school and or successful completion of a certified apprenticeship program.
• Minimum of three to four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment preferablv in a food environment.