Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Position Summary: Maintains and repairs all facility related equipment, manufacturing and support equipment where required and is responsible for product safety and quality of goods produced.

Job Elements & Position Responsibilities:

• Executes work orders in a timely fashion
• Assists troubleshooting and repairs facility and production equipment
• Communicates effectively concerning facility and equipment
• Participates in and supports team related maintenance activities
• Accesses computer records relating to preventative maintenance utilizing PC's and related software
• Performs housekeeping duties within their work area which includes production and other facility/maintenance areas
• Identifies and participates in activities involving continuous improvement
• Complies with all facility safety requirements
• Works holidays, overtime and call-ins as needed

Required Qualifications:

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: Four years as a maintenance, journeyman mechanic or similar position

Skills:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to climb ladders to access work areas
• Must be willing to increase knowledge in 4 of the following areas: refrigeration, pneumatics, mechanical systems, injection molding (for molding facilities), HVAC systems, hydraulics, electrical and electronics
• Must provide own tools and toolbox
• Must be willing to run/learn all general shop equipment related to the job
• Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury
• Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure
• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to the job
• Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to machine and component parts
• Must be willing to be certified on a forklift, scissors lift or any equipment required to do the job safely
• Must possess basic PC skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook

Nearest Major Market: Chicago