Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Meat Production Maintenance Technician.

1st shift.

Aurora, IL Stock Yards location.

Hablamos Español.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 4:00pm and Saturdays as needed. OT.

Preferred Experience:

• Meat Processing Equipment Experience.
• Industrial Refrigeration and HVAC.
• Electrical and PLC Troubleshooting.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Physical Endurance in Cold Conditions.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
• Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).
• Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.).
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
• Responsible for company tools, replacement parts and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
• If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.

SUPERVISION RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel.
• External: Outside vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Training: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision.

Physical Requirements: JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• SIT Occasionally.
• STAND Frequently.
• WALK Frequently.
• DRIVE Occasionally  (Test drives equipment).

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull Occasionally e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units.

• Climb/balance Occasionally e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector.
• Stoop/squat Frequently.
• Kneel/bend Occasionally.
• Bend Frequently.
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally.
• Grasp objects Frequently.
• Manipulate objects Frequently.
• Twisting Occasionally.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).

The expected base rate for this role is between $28.00 - $38.00.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: