Job description

Responsibilities:

Tooling:

• Learn to evaluate condition of, and change punches, dies, cavities, plugs. Repair air cylinders and learn to grind tooling.

Machine Repair and Troubleshooting:

• Must learn the causes of machine malfunction and repair or replace parts, i.e., sprockets, chains, rails, channels, couplings, copper tubing, hoses and fittings. Clean or replace filters for blending system and drive system. Replace bearings for blending system. Replace oven reflectors, vacuum pumps, air and vacuum tanks; clutches, grease lines, fuses, drive belts and pulleys, micro-switches. Repair and replace guards. Clean and flush chrome rolls. Replace light bulbs. Weigh fire extinguishers. Operate drill press and hand held tools and saws. Drive forklift. Operate electric hoist.

Chillers/Mold Cooling Units:

• Learn to troubleshoot and clean heat exchangers, belts, coils, solenoid valves, hoses and plumbing. Repair or replace pumps, and repair or replace motors.

Water System:

• Perform tests for hardness. Keep sensors clean. Clean and repair solenoid valves.

Air Compressors:

• Know when to change filters, oil and hoses.

Hydraulics:

• Learn to troubleshoot hydraulic systems and change filters, oil and hoses.
• Learn to analyze and repair electronic systems in plant.

Industrial Electrical:

• Be able to pull wires. Check and change fuses. Rebuild starters. Replace plugs and outlets 110V while increasing electrical knowledge.

Building Maintenance:

• Learn to replace windows, door locks, patch roof and clean sewers. Minor carpentry and some masonry, i.e., patching. Replace and clean ventilating filters and clean roof-mounted ventilators. Move furniture.

Heating/Air Conditioning:

• Change filters. Replace belts. Patch ductwork. Replace and adjust louvers and learn to troubleshoot systems.

Burning/Welding/Fabricating:

• Be able to weld and learn light brazing, and soldering.

Changeovers:

• Assist with all types of tooling changeovers. Assure that all gauges are working properly.

Training:

• Learn Maintenance II responsibilities.

Housekeeping:

• Maintain Clean Work Areas

Tool Crib:

• Basic knowledge of how to requisition parts. General knowledge of where various parts are stored.

Responsible for reporting food packaging safety problems to plant management.

In the incumbents absence these responsibilities will be transferred to another Maintenance Mechanic.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of job experience.
• High school dipoloma or GED required.
• Must be trained in and follow company policies on GMP, sanitation, pre-requisite programs, chemical control and food safety plans and policies.
• Must be competent to carry out food packaging safety and quality responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago Heights, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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