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Position Summary: The Maintenance Tech is responsible for the execution of the facility's preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for the entire plant facility and equipment with minimal unscheduled downtime.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
  • Perform maintenance, including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of work orders to perform required maintenance and service
  • Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
  • Machines, while keeping a strong focus on safety and housekeeping. The job is not finished until cleanup is done.
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals
  • Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of the machine
  • Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance
  • Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment parts, components, and accessories
  • Assist other maintenance employees with repairs and housekeeping as needed
  • Support electrical maintenance as needed
  • Other duties, as assigned
  • Education and Experience Required:
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution and one of the following:
  • Two-year associate degree or higher in technical field(mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, etc.)Completed apprenticeship in mechanics, mechanical maintenance, or electromechanical, electrical, or related field
  • Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electromechanical, controls and automation, or related role
  • Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
  • Previous experience reading blueprints and schematics
  • Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding
  • Previous experience with power transmission components; belt drives, chain drives, bearings, motors & gears
  • Previous experience with drill presses & lathes
  • Experience with the operation and maintenance of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts
Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 6+ hours per shiftMust be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shiftMust be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shiftMust be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shiftMust be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shiftMust be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shiftMust be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shiftMust be able to stand for 8+ hours per shiftMust be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shiftMust be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken words, and distinguish objects and equipment visually

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Alsip, IL

Occupation

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Industry

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Posted

yesterday

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