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Maintenance Mechanic
JSK Recruiting, Inc • Romeoville, IL • Posted 5 days ago via ZipRecruiter
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In-person • Full-time • $45.00/hr • Senior Level
Job Highlights
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JSK Recruiting, Inc. is seeking skilled Industrial Maintenance Technicians for a prominent $25 billion food manufacturer. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment, and supporting the installation of new equipment. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including free medical coverage, and requires 5+ years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, ideally in food, packaging, or other high-speed industries.
Responsibilities
- Achieve plant objectives in safety, quality, efficiency, and customer care.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on a daily/weekly basis and manage projects to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Efficiently troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.
- Maintain and repair equipment including electrical and mechanical systems.
- Support installation of new equipment as the facility expands.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, ideally in food, packaging, or other high-speed industries.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with a focus on electrical systems.
- Experience in PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, valves, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, conveyors, electrical wiring (120/240/480), AC/DC, control voltage, conduit installation, wire pulling, and 3-phase motors.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Self-motivated, energetic, positive, punctual, hardworking, and a strong team player.
Preferred
- Prior experience in the food or beverage manufacturing industry.
- AAS or equivalent technical training in a relevant field, or related maintenance certifications.
- Ability to troubleshoot and program PLCs, with knowledge of ladder logic.
- Experience with welding, pipefitting, boilers, or HVAC.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Local candidates only
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Company Overview:
A prominent $25 billion food manufacturer, known for excellence in its field, is expanding operations and is on the lookout for skilled Industrial Maintenance Technicians. With a highly automated 500,000 sq. ft. facility featuring complex machinery, we seek technicians with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting expertise to join our team and assist with the expansion. This role comes with exceptional benefits, including free medical coverage for employees.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to employees, effective from day one.
- Work-Life Balance: We are an employee-centered organization that values the success and well-being of our staff.
- Professional Growth: Access to free courses, training, and certifications to enhance your skills.
- Security and Stability: Short-term and long-term disability benefits, plus a 401K match of up to 6%.
- Competitive Pay: Starting pay at $45/hr, based on skills and testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve plant objectives in safety, quality, efficiency, and customer care.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on a daily/weekly basis and manage projects to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Efficiently troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.
- Maintain and repair equipment including electrical and mechanical systems.
- Support installation of new equipment as the facility expands.
What You’ll Need:
- Experience: 5+ years in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, ideally in food, packaging, or other high-speed industries.
- Technical Expertise: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with a focus on electrical systems.
- Knowledge Areas: Experience in PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, valves, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, conveyors, electrical wiring (120/240/480), AC/DC, control voltage, conduit installation, wire pulling, and 3-phase motors.
- Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, energetic, positive, punctual, hardworking, and a strong team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the food or beverage manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
- Education/Certifications: AAS or equivalent technical training in a relevant field, or related maintenance certifications.
- PLC Proficiency: Ability to troubleshoot and program PLCs, with knowledge of ladder logic.
- Additional Skills: Experience with welding, pipefitting, boilers, or HVAC is an added advantage.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re a dedicated and hardworking maintenance technician eager to be part of a stable and growing organization, submit your resume today, and we’ll get back to you promptly.
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