Maintenance Electro Mechanic Technician

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Chicago - Hodgkins, IL 60525
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $37.00 - $38.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Manufacturing

• Strictly adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive electrical risk assessments and define standardized electrical safety procedures.
• Install electrical conduits, cabling, and tubing.
• Provide technical support for both production equipment and plant utilities.
• Perform high-level corrective and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Test and troubleshoot critical components, including motors, drives, VFDs, sensors, valves, and relays, to identify and resolve system malfunctions.
• Read and interpret PLC ladder diagrams, electrical blueprints, and mechanical schematics to repair automated machinery and machine controls.
• Repair electrical machine controls and mechanical automated equipment by reading and analyzing blueprints and schematics.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations to identify and eliminate the source of recurrent machine downtime and implement permanent solutions.
• Ensure all machinery is kept in peak operative condition to meet production demands.
• Support plant-wide initiatives and engineering projects aimed at optimizing operational efficiency.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used within the maintenance management system.
• Identify and resolve technical issues in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing system performance data.
• Maintain strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team; follow complex verbal and written directives from supervisors.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, GMPs, and Food Defense.
• Report any observed food safety violations to your supervisor immediately.

• Technical career, Electromechanical, Mechatronics.
• Certified Electrician / Credentials.
• Trained in Industrial Electrical Safety.
• 5 years of machines and maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Commercial/Industrial electrical installation experience.

• Maintenance certificate.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Manufacturing background in bakery or food industry.

• Performing work from different heights.
• Able to frequently walk, stand, and navigate the manufacturing plant floor for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to observe processes at equipment level.
• Ability to climb stairs, lifts, and ladders occasionally to access equipment for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Able to lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish between different colors for wiring tasks.
• Good hearing and ability to distinguish different sounds.

• Performing electrical risk assessments.
• Assessing electrical processes and procedures.
• Installing and maintaining electrical systems, equipment and devices.
• Installing electrical conduits, cables & tubing.
• Repairing wiring systems.
  
  Testing equipment (motors, drives, VFDs) and components (sensors, valves, relays).
• Knowledge of PLC.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Commercial/industrial electrical installation experience.
• Experience in electrical, machine controls and mechanical field on automated equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Highly collaborative.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Reading and analyzing blueprints and schematics.
• Diagnosing electrical system malfunctions and failures.
• Ability to distinguish between different colors for wiring tasks.
• Good hearing and ability to distinguish different sounds.
• Following directions from supervisors.
• Manufacturing background in bakery or food industry.

• Basic life insurance.
• Short term disability.
• Long term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid leave.

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• 401k (matching).
• Accident.
• Critical illness.
• Wellness.
• Gym membership.

Full-time

$37.00 - $38.00 hourly

Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.