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CareersInFood.com · 7 hours ago

Maintenance Mechanic

Countryside, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

2+ years exp

CareersInFood.com is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their Maintenance Department in Countryside, IL. The Mechanic will be responsible for performing equipment and facility maintenance, including preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and facility upkeep.

Human ResourcesManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Andi Thornbury

Responsibilities

Adhere to all SQF/Sokol/customer directives which are designed to support food safety

Follow instructions given by the Maintenance Manager. Must be able to communicate in English. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus

Maintain equipment powered by: Electric, Air, Hydraulic, Steam (low to 90 psig)

Complete PM schedule requirements

Perform repair and maintenance tasks using a variety of hand and power tools

Set-up/change over equipment

Clerical duties such as completing necessary documentation (i.e., work orders) timely and routinely

Document work performed and parts usage via CMMS

Communicate effectively with site supervisors and line personnel

Follow verbal and written instructions for machine set-up, operation, and cleaning

Have a general operating knowledge of all equipment on site

Attend pre-production meetings as well as other specified meetings

Take part in various meetings and supply input: Safety, Quality, New product development, R&D, etc

Obtain approval on preventive maintenance as well as non-routine maintenance tasks when completed so that Line Supervisors are aware or can confirm sanitation activities are sufficient

Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance

Support other departments as required

Work with contractors and ensure they adhere to Sokol & Co. Policies regarding GMP’s and HACCP

Adhere to all Federal/State/Local and Sokol & Co. requirements to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers

Participation in safety meetings and demonstrations. Examples are but not limited to: Lock/Out-Tag/Out, Proper Machine Guarding, Hot Work and Safe Electrical Practices, Food Safety Defense, SQF

Awareness of site high pressure steam and heat exposure

Identify any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used: gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, etc

Responsible for the immediate notification to Maintenance Manager of any injury or unsafe condition in a work area

Monitor work area for general safety concerns as a routine/daily practice

Qualification

Mechanical aptitudeBlueprint readingSafety awarenessComputer literacyAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailFlexibility