Maintenance Technician

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis! We are looking for a Technician that houses the skill set of mechanical and electrical knowledge. This position will help us with performing repairs and maintenance tasks on our equipment. A Electro Mechanical Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines. The goal is to become a strong asset of the Factory Maintenance Team providing expertise and leading the way to improvements. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:00AM - 12:00PM Salary: $26 to $34 per hour Location: North Aurora, IL Job Responsibilities: Identify defects, execute maintenance plan and troubleshoot equipment. Understand Power distribution system (up to 480 volts) Control systems – Basic PLC, Motor, sensor, drives and Basic electrical circuits, Basic understanding of device communication networks Mechanical system – Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanical Drive systems Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to maintain, optimize and improve processes and performance, with key indicators such as safety, quality, and cost. Review maintenance plans and optimize to drive reliability of equipment. Reviews and reads engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical) Coach operator skills- on operation and troubleshooting existing process and equipment. Build technical procedures for proper operation and maintenance of equipment Train other technical resources and needed Lead with continuous improvement mindset Identify and create Work orders, give technical feedback on work performed Improve / Create necessary task list Ability to work as a team and lead as an individual Strong focus on production reliability improvements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 2-4 years Electrical and Mechanical experience or completion of Technical Degree Strong Mechanical skills Electrical skills (basic electrical circuits, 480V power distribution, industrial wiring) Knowledge and use of electrical test equipment Welding, Fabrication and Machining skills Ability to analyze problem and make decisions Knowledge on how to properly use tools Ability to self-manage Trouble shooting electrical and mechanical problems Knowledge on motors, pumps, drives, and sensors Ability to work independently Solid work ethic and self-motivated Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) #J-18808-Ljbffr Oberweis