2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Location:

Momence, IL, US. Full-time position.

Posted 3 days ago. Requisition .

Salary Range: $27.50 to $30.50 hourly.

Silva is seeking a full‑time Maintenance Technician to work independently to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues while performing preventative/routine maintenance tasks on plant production machinery, building, and equipment. Expectation for quality repairs with limited downtime. Work hours are Monday through Friday 3:30 pm–1:00 am, including rotating Saturday coverage.

• Repair, troubleshoot and maintain condition and performance of plant, property, machinery, and equipment at all locations.
• Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program to continually reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make required repairs.
• Perform mechanical, electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions and validate work performed.
• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures, lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, GMP’s, FDA Standards, personal safety standards, food safety standards and OSHA standards.
• Complete all assigned work orders within the allotted time. Maintain records of work performed, work orders, detailed logs and communicate across departments.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Identify required parts and reorder as necessary.
• Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, providing suggestions to improve processes and participating in team projects.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and install bearings, seals and gaskets, compressed air systems and basic plumbing/piping, align gearboxes, sprocket/chains, belts, bearings, conveyors, and belting.
• Use all power tools, hand tools, drill presses, shop tools, etc.
• Use basic measuring tools for mechanical repair (e.g., tape measures, calipers).
• Read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, sketches and communicate verbally.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/tasks and report status to supervision as needed.
• Demonstrate practical problem‑solving skills.
• Complete repairs and maintenance effectively and efficiently to maintain high equipment performance and safety with limited downtime.
• Perform tasks in accordance with proven skill levels as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve safe production and performance of the operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and resolve mechanical issues efficiently, effectively, safely and cost‑effectively.
• Perform other tasks as assigned which may not be recurring.

• Lifting up to 55 lbs. as a single‑person lift.
• Operating production and support equipment (production lines, forklifts, scissor lift, power tools).
• Bending and stooping.
• Extended periods of time being on your feet.

• 5 years of production equipment maintenance experience.
• Extended mechanical and electrical training and experience.
• Organizational, interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

This is a full‑time, hourly non‑exempt position with a benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, employer gift‑matching program, wellness program, and company‑paid holidays. Performance reviews provide opportunity for performance‑based compensation increases. Additional compensation may include overtime pay and potential quarterly bonuses for eligible individuals.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet employer.