3rd Shift Maintanance Mechanic

Company: South Chicago Packing LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID STATIONARY ENGINEER'S LICENSE*** ***RATE INCREASE - Effective September 1, 2024, the base rate for this role is increasing to $40.00 per hour*** Position Description: Maintain production facility and equipment, with a Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees, to insure safe and quality products by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment; and providing support to equipment such as HV/AC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration system, blenders, processing and packaging equipment. Primary Responsibilities: Ensures operation of plant machinery utilizing both electrical and mechanical skills to troubleshoot equipment and completing preventive maintenance requirements Controls downtime by ascertaining needed repairs and parts replacement, and completing repairs in timely fashion Fabricates repair parts by machining items to specification as necessary Provides mechanical maintenance information by informing production workers of routine techniques, answering questions, and responding to requests Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and updating certified skill levels Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: Not Applicable Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent Stationary Engineer's License; City of Chicago Stationary Engineer's License preferred Able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff Bilingual preferred Minimum three to five years related maintenance experience Broad knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, AC drives, and PLCs Proficient electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations preferred Valid state driver's license Able to work overtime and weekends as needed Physical Requirements Able to lift in excess of 50 pounds on a regular basis Able to tolerate extreme temperatures Able to operate variety of hand and power tools on a frequent, daily basis Able to frequently climb, crouch, kneel and crawl to service variety of equipment Be able to work in confined spaces Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: No

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