SUMMARY
The maintenance department has the duties of repairing, fabricating and diagnosing the
equipment in the plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Bring up supplies
2. Install new equipment
3. Repair existing equipment
4. Put straps back in legs
5. Replace hammers in hammer mills
6. Install sheaves and belts
7. Replacing chains and sprockets
8. Repairing hoses for all departments
9. Lubricating the assigned plant equipment
10. Plumbing repairs
11. Routine tractor repairs
12. Couplings and grid repairs
13. Concrete and masonry work
14. Window and screen repairs
15. Fabricating all types of sheet metal and iron work
16. Installing bearings on equipment
17. Handling call in work after regular hours
18. Repairing and changing of motors.
19. Checking of the air compressors and changing of filters (air and oil)
20. Repairing and changing of starters and their components
21. Testing and diagnosing electrical problems
22. Trouble shooting of electrical equipment
23. Replacing of couplings between motors and other equipment
Good house keeping practices will be followed. This will include:
1. The use of magnets to pick up metal shavings.
2. The practice of wiping down areas that are dirty or oily with in an appropriate manner will be used.
3. All parts and pieces will be accounted for at the end of a job or shift. If documentation is required it will be complete.
DIMENSIONS
Operates primarily on the 1st shift but as job requires may be asked to work other hours as the business requirements may dictate.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
All applicants for Maintenance Mechanic position should possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Basic fabrication, electrical and mechanical skills required. **ALL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A SKILLS TEST.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the ability to speak fluent English as primary language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret memo, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must have the ability to write in English and complete reports.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
On-going training to enhance performance in position as required.
SAFETY
1. While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety.
2. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.
TEAMWORK
Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team. Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.
DEPENDABILITY
Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must be able to work in an environment which has extremes in temperature.
2. Be able to climb ladders, and work in high places.
3. Be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
4. Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
5. Finger and hand dexterity to type at a keyboard, and to use basic hand tools occasionally.
6. Occasionally required to lift and or move items up to 100 lbs. in weight.
7. Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
2. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
3. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
4. The employee will be exposed to extremes in hot and cold.
5. The work environment is noisy, frequently in excess of 90 decibels.
FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release product on hold.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of maintenance background do you have?
- Are you familiar with an electrical meter?
Experience:
- Preventative maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bolingbrook, IL 60440: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person