Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift (Direct Hire) Job Listing at Kelly Services in Skokie, IL (Job ID US3540327_BH9741373)

Description

Maintenance Mechanic/Technician
Job Type: Direct Hire!
2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm
Pay: 32-36/hr + Differential
Location: Skokie, IL
Industry: Food Mfg. (Confectionary)
Kelly Services - contact Joel at joer052@kellyservices.com w/ resumes Summary Come join a leading manufacturer in the food/confectionary(candy) industry. 2-3+ years of maintenance in food manufacturing required. The Maintenance Mechanic will safely install, maintain, repair, move, replace, modify, upgrade, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial food equipment and devices used in production, office, and utility areas.  Primary Responsibilities

• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and replace equipment and components involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and relay logic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate equipment breakdown status to shift dispatcher.
• Move equipment and machinery using standard methods of lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking, skidding, and rolling.
• Perform work in a safe, clean, thorough, and professional manner.
• Assess situations and develop solutions and estimated time frames to satisfy work requests.
• Research and comprise parts list necessary to satisfy work requests.
• Adhere to all company and department policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned work in an acceptable and productive time frame.
• Accurately document information on work orders, such as time taken to perform tasks, parts used, etc.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to assist in troubleshooting and identifying parts needed for repairs.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with co-workers, manufacturing associates, other support department associates, and management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Possess a 2-year technical degree in a maintenance field or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance field, with at least 2 years in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform simple math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to take measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems without supervision.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Understanding and troubleshooting mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for effective and professional communication with internal and external personnel (suppliers).
• Basic knowledge of:
• Bearings, bushings, gear boxes, fixed/variable power transmission systems, pump seals, clutches, brakes, manual/automatic control valves, motors, couplings, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, variable frequency drives, transducers, solenoids, relays, motor starters, switches (flow, photo, proximity, level, pressure, etc).
• Encoders, tachometers, AC/DC drive controls, pipe, tubing, pipe fittings, circuit boards.
• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), transmitters, machining, welding, and fabrication.

• Ability to set up and operate shop equipment and portable power tools. Training Requirements
• Employee safety
• Food safety
• HR policies and procedures
• Maintimizer system

Apply today or send resumes to joer052@kellyservices.com

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