Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Forest Park, IL

Job Description 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. This role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. The Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and facility equipment to meet plant production goals and building requirements. It involves mechanical devices such as gears, sprockets, chains, sheaves, belts, brakes, clutches, couplings, bearings, lubrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical components (240‑480v motors, wiring, switches, sensors, AC & DC circuits). Hours are 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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, etc.) 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 to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing 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 Job Category Maintenance Minimum Education Required High School/GED Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Experiences that will support your success: 3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance or related area of study AND 1 year of prior experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications Experience in a Food‑manufacturing Environment Is Preferred Preferred experience. What We Offer At Ferrara, we’re proud to support employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Compensation $38 per hour Auto req ID

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City Forest Park State Illinois Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing Affiliate Sponsor Ferrara #J-18808-Ljbffr VetJobs