Maintenance Trainee

Starting Pay: $20

Maintenance Trainee is primarily an apprenticeship position with responsibilities including but not limited to, setting up equipment as needed, repairing equipment.

• Support manufacturing operations by responding to maintenance calls and completing simple repairs
• Troubleshoot all equipment in a timely manner - call for additional support on complex problems
• Learn and support manufacturing equipment recipe changes and control adjustments
• Perform simple to complex mechanical Preventative Maintenance Tasks following instructions
• Start up and shut down equipment per established procedures and schedules
• Enter all work completed in computer-based maintenance program
• Monitor and report spare parts usage including completing parts order forms

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 0-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge in mechanical repairs and troubleshooting techniques
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Must be willing to attend training sessions as needed
• Familiar with electrical measurement devices(voltage meters, micrometers)
• Ability to use windows based software programs
• Ability to express verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of simple troubleshooting.
• Skilled in following directives of more senior level technicians and/or Supervision
• Prefer some level of basic metal fabrication and welding experience
• Knowledge of and experience with proper Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures
• Flexible and willing to work various maintenance shifts
• Able to attend training sessions as required

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

• Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical work with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Will use a variety hand and power tools, may drive a motor vehicle and/or light construction equipment, fork trucks, platform lifts etc.
• Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit for long periods, as well as occasionally be required to climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Exposure to variable temperatures as impacted by the weather.

Mainly a manufacturing facility, where exposed to moving mechanical parts, forklifts, heavy pallets, moderate to loud noise level, and air-borne dust, powders, and fumes. While working, will be required to wear various personal protective equipment (e.g., clothing, gloves, goggles, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, cut resistant aprons, etc.) based on work area or task.

Site Address: 13263 IL-133 Paris, IL 61944

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time
* team members receive
** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

* Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
** Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

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