Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Surestaff is hiring for a Maintenance Technician role for a packaging company in Batavia, IL. This role is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, installing, occasionally operating production and building machinery and equipment, and ensuring detailed records of work and inventory are maintained. $24.00 – $40.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform diversified maintenance-related tasks including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting on production and building equipment. Set up, install, and maintain production and facility machinery and equipment.
• Assist production personnel in equipment setups, changeovers, material changes, and tooling changes. As needed, independently set up and operate production equipment.
• Maintain organization of maintenance and workspaces, ensuring that parts and tools are stored in the proper places and that areas remain in compliance with food safety standards.
• Execute emergency/unscheduled repairs of production machinery, supporting equipment, and facility equipment and machinery.
• Read and understand electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics/drawings for use in effective troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Communicate daily with leadership regarding key maintenance operations such as repairs, faulty operations, and defective materials or parts.
• Communicate with original equipment manufacturers to assist in troubleshooting and reduce machinery downtime.
• Perform building related installation and maintenance, including but not limited to furniture assembly, data/power installations, plumbing and lighting repair.
• Utilize computer maintenance management software (CMMS) to schedule and track daily activities, work orders, maintenance and repair functions, and parts inventory.
• Using CMMS, maintain detailed records of daily activities, repairs, and modifications.
• Using CMMS, report all time and materials for repairs and the upkeep of inventory.
• Operate a forklift to assist in heavy lifting maintenance procedures and repairs.
• As needed, clean equipment, docks, levelers, HVAC systems, or other relevant equipment and systems.
• Drive company vehicle for job-related purposes such as picking up parts, relocating items, or traveling between facilities.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent (GED).
• Relevant experience in a trade or manufacturing environment, including experience with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the safe and effective use of hand and power tools to complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Demonstrable strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, troubleshoot, and make informed and quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe and ethical work practices.
• Sense of urgency to complete responsibilities with thoroughness, responsiveness, professionalism, and whenever possible, proactively.
• Excellent critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic PC skills, including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software with proven ability to learn complex new software programs.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and willingness to learn with a positive attitude and approach to work responsibilities.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English including ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Valid driver’s license is required at time of hire.
• Willingness and ability to work in an environment that includes frequent exposure to humidity as well as warm and cold temperatures as the seasons vary.
• Willingness and ability to work in an environment that may include exposure to high noise levels (proper hearing protection will be provided).
• Willingness and ability to routinely engage in a high level of activity including frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Willingness and ability to frequently lift or move objects. Pushing and pulling of loads may also be required.

Preferred Qualification:

• Degree or certification from craft apprenticeship, technical college, or other relevant educational institution.
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry.
• Experience with electrical systems.
• ERP system experience strongly preferred, ideally experience with EFI Radius.
• CMMS experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

About Surestaff:

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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