Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift - Forest Park, IL

Maintenance Mechanic

Attention military affiliated job seekers - our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to veterans, transitioning military, national guard and reserve members, military spouses, wounded warriors, and their caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. This role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Ways you will make a difference:

• Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input/output boards, controllers, gears, sprockets chains, knives) using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC.
• Cleans, lubricates and adjusts guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, and timing for process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.
• Installs change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders etc.) on production machinery to run a different size, shape or product.
• Reads blueprints, diagrams, programs/ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation.
• Installs new equipment.
• Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision.
• Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing his supervisor of significant problems.
• Displays cooperation by working closely with production personnel.
• Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.