Equipment Maintenance Technician- Night Shift

Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Night Shift

United States of America - Elgin, Illinois

Shift: 2C

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

Job Expectations:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Knowledge of general warehouse practices
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams
• Knowledge of OSHA and other legal requirements

Equipment Knowledge:

• Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades
• Knowledge of conveyors, motors and dc drives

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of maintenance mechanic or related experience.

Education Requirements:

An Associate's Degree in mechanical or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

Judgment/Reasoning Ability:
Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.

Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to store materials throughout the work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move materials and products up to 45 lbs unassisted. Proper lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions
• Company uniforms, closed-toed shoes, casual work environment
• Warehouse environment, may be required to wear safety equipment
• Ability to work extended hours as required

Anticipated Pay Scale:

$32 - $38 USD