Maintenance Mechanic-2nd Shift

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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s.

A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION, CORE HOURS ARE 2:30PM-11:00PM, MON-FRI

The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and repair food processing and packaging equipment. Including packaging filling and sealing machines, bucket scales, conveyors, motors, robotics, hoists, sorters, labelers, scanners, roller beds, and utility equipment utilizing predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the factory business goals and objectives.

• Maintain and repair food processing and packaging equipment and associated components.
• Installs and maintains gearboxes, shafts, bearings, bushings, sprockets, sheaves, belts, and general mechanical equipment. Performs equipment lubrication.
• Installs and maintains electric motors, motor starters, sensors, switches, and general electric/electronic devices.
• Troubleshoots and maintains pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Analyzes mechanical operations of production equipment and initiates maintenance and repair actions as needed.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System to report completed work.
• Generates parts requisitions using parts inventory control system.
• Completes preventive maintenance routines as assigned.
• Identifies root cause of problems. Proposes and implements solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic mathematical skills.

• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Promote teamwork; possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to perform precision alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes, sprockets, and sheaves.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems, mechanical power, pumps, gearboxes, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical components.
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience completing preventive maintenance…