Industrial Maintenance Technician; 3rd Shift

Kaluzny Bros., Inc (KBI) is seeking a Third Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team at our rendering plant in Rockdale, IL. A successful Maintenance Technician is a self-starter that can troubleshoot on their feet and follow direction to effectively maintain industrial equipment at our plant.

Third Shift runs from 10 PM - 6:30 AM

KBI is a family-owned and operated rendering company comprised of two operations: a grease processing facility and a bone and fat processing plant where you will work directly with animal by-product (bones, hides, fat, and meat) in hot temperatures, with strong odors from the cooking process. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment and continuous improvement projects.

• Execute daily preventative maintenance of equipment
• Perform corrective maintenance and repairs as needed both independently and with team members
• Work safely on wet and slippery floors and equipment and in variable temperatures
• Work in a manual labor environment (including the need to frequently walk, stand, sit, shovel, climb, crouch, and kneel) during regular weather, hot summer temperatures, and cold winter conditions
• Handle hot working conditions (due to cooking process), strong animal odors, and a greasy/dirty working environment
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Follow the direction of the Maintenance Manager while staying highly organized and self-motivated
• Use effective problem-solving skills to minimize equipment downtime
• Exhibit a willing-to-learn attitude to effectively work with others and across an array of equipment
• Be adaptable to change and an effective communicator (both written and verbal)
• Follow all Company safety and compliance protocols and guidelines
• Adhere to the principles of honesty, integrity, and respect in every aspect of their role

• 1+ years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs on an occasional basis, lift and reach overhead, and crouch and bend down to work on equipment

• A high school diploma, GED, technical/trade school certificate, or similar
• Experience with computer-based applications for basic business functions such as email, Microsoft Word and Excel
• $25-$32/hr base pay
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with all premiums paid by the company! Nothing is deducted from your paycheck!
• HSA account with company contribution
• 401k with company match (KBI attempts a 100% company match)
• Paid holidays, sick time, birthday, and vacations