Job Information
Ferrara Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Forest Park, IL in Forest Park, Illinois
469265BR
Auto req ID:
469265BR
Company:
Ferrara
Job Code:
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Job Description:
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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.
Want to make an impact?
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and facility equipment in a condition to meet the plant production goals and the building requirements. This position works with mechanical devices such as gears, sprockets, chains, sheaves, belts, brakes, clutches, couplings and coupling alignment, bearings, lubrication, hydraulics and pneumatics. The Maintenance Mechanic should also have basic experience working with and troubleshooting electrical components like 240-480v motors, wiring, switches, sensors, AC and DC circuits. Hours are 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ways you will make a difference
Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers, gears, sprockets chains, knives, etc. using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC
Cleans, lubricates and adjusts guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, and timing for process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation
Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule
Installs change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders etc.) on production machinery to run a different size, shape or product
Reads blueprints, diagrams, programs /ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation
Installs new equipment
Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision
Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing his supervisor of significant problems
Displays cooperation by working closely with Production personnel
Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Position Title:
Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Forest Park, IL
Job Category:
Maintenance
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
City*:
Forest Park
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Experiences that will support your success
3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic OR,
Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance or related area of study AND 1 year of prior experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications
Experience in a food-manufacturing environment is preferred
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
$38 per hour
State*:
Illinois