Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.

• Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.

• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.

• Order and install replacement parts for machines.

• Identify the cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines.

• Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.

• Troubleshoot, identify, fix, and rebuild broken packaging and food processing equipment, building structures, and auxiliary systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic), and report findings to the team.

• Install, service, maintain, modernize, and modify machinery and processing apparatus.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Maintenance

• Mechanic

• Troubleshooting

• Maintenance technician

• Repair

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School degree; some college preferred.

• 2+ years' work experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Database management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Working knowledge of plant equipment and parts is a plus.

• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Why Work Here?

We are Nature-to-Plate food experts with over 100 years of industry experience. We are a solutions-driven food processor serving both domestic and international customers. We have been in business since 1860 and are expanding! We were the first to introduce Sous Vide food solutions to the Military, schools, retirement homes, and hospitals. Join our movement as we continue to innovate the food industry so that everyone can enjoy a great meal! Enjoy benefits such as an on-site cafe serving breakfast and lunch daily, community involvement opportunities, company-paid life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts on products, referral bonuses, employee recognition programs, excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, opportunities for advancement, weekly pay, and a 401k with a matching program.

Work Environment

Maintenance Technicians are needed for two openings on the 1st Shift (5:30 am to 2 pm) with potential overtime on Saturdays, and two openings on the 2nd Shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm) with potential overtime on Saturdays. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. The role requires experience with multivac machines, bizerbas, and a production maintenance background. Mechanics are responsible for usual maintenance on machines, such as changing gears and belts, and performing preventative maintenance. The role involves mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of MUNDELEIN, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $75000.00

Comprehensive Benefits Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Wellness Program that pays you back up to $1,000 a year!

401K/401K Match

Life Insurance

Employee Resource Program

Paid Parental Leave

Enhanced Musculoskeletal Wellness Program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in MUNDELEIN,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 4, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.