Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift (6:00AM-2:30PM)

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is an hourly position in Manteno, IL that reports to the Maintenance Manager. Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for the overall maintenance of all manufacturing, facility, & support equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on all production & supporting equipment. Must communicate & interact with maintenance, production, & quality department personnel.

Requirements

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION:

• •Maintain, trouble shoot, & support & repair of all production equipment & supporting equipment, e.g., air compressor, coolers, turbine, & material storage tanks.
• •Determine materials, parts, & equipment to be used for repair, installation & stock.
• •Coordinate & participate in scheduled & unscheduled preventive maintenance on all production & supporting equipment.
• •Install, inspect, repair, & maintain the mechanical, electrical & other related systems in all production & supporting departments.
• •Ability to inspect, operate & maintain heating, cooling, ventilation system, & water treatment devices for the entire plant.
• •Coordinate with the supervisor scheduled & unscheduled work on the mechanical, electrical & other related systems throughout the entire plant.
• •Complete all necessary documentation as described under company guidelines.
• •Must perform all work in a safe & efficient manner, as assigned per shift.
• •Ability to install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, & maintain the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, & other related systems of all production & supporting department equipment in a safe & secure manner.
• •Ability to meet & deal tactfully & courteously with fellow employees, vendors, & contractors.
• •Must be able to read & understand complex written & oral instructions.
• •Ability to read & troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• •Must be able to program temperature controllers, Honeywell controllers, AC inverters, & DC controllers.
• •Thorough understanding & knowledge of the occupation hazards & corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• •Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• •4-5 years’ related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• •Must be able to fabricate & sanitary weld.
• •Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• •Solid knowledge of safety regulations & procedures.
• •Must be flexible in daily schedule & willing to work overtime also during emergency situations.
• •Must have a good driving record.
• •Verbal & written English communication skills.
• •Will interact with multiple departments within the organization.

DESIRED:

Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices.