Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Chicago Heights, IL, US, 60411 Req  Segment:
Maintenance

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in food service, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. This position is with Great Kitchens, Inc., part of the Rich Products family of companies.

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsibility is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility.

• Perform all work as assigned while adhering to established standards associated with workmanship and safety.
• Responsible for the safe and dependable operating condition of all equipment in the facility.
• Set-up, troubleshoot and repair of stacking, bagging, check-weighing, UPC bar coding, case erectors and conveyor equipment.
• Dismantling and re-assembly of equipment to perform repairs, cleaning and lubrication according to established maintenance schedules.
• Testing, troubleshooting and repair of 110/230/460 volt electrical equipment including motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit and wiring.
• Able to read and interpret Electrical Control schematics for trouble shooting purposes.
• Minor programming and troubleshooting of VFD's and PLC's.
• Understands and adheres to established safety programs (ex/ lock out/tag out, ladder safety, etc.)
• Communicates effectively at all levels in the maintenance and operating departments.
• Provides rapid response when equipment malfunctions or breaks down.
• Ensures that all the equipment is ready prior to production.
• Ensures the building is maintained in compliance to city and fire regulations.
• Assists in coaching and training of maintenance and operating personnel.
• Fabricates parts and modifies equipment as required.
• Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
• Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.

Possess good language skills (verbal & written) to interpret procedures, comprehend instructions, and to communicate effectively with others. Be self-motivated, a self-starter and self-directed to work without close supervision in a team environment. Hard working, dependable, safety and quality conscious. Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic experience in a food (USDA or FDA) manufacturing environment. Available to work any shift, as required Proper and safe use of hand and power tools, and working on machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift up to 50lbs. Work standing or walking for long periods of time. Work bending and squatting. Work making fast and repetitive hand motions. Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions. Be able to push/pull heavy loads using hand jack. Work at 25 to 30 foot elevations using a man-lift Work on roof level equipment

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift…