Maintenance Mechanic 12 Hour Day Shift

Winpak - South Chicago Heights, IL

Full-time

South Chicago Heights, IL

Paper Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Mechanic position involves performing diversified maintenance functions dealing with pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment. The role requires the ability to conduct facilities repairs and entails obtaining the knowledge and skill to perform all Maintenance II functions and other duties as assigned. All duties must be performed in a safe manner while observing company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn to evaluate condition of, and change punches, dies, cavities, plugs.
• Repair air cylinders and learn to grind tooling.
• Learn the causes of machine malfunction and repair or replace parts such as sprockets, chains, rails, channels, couplings, copper tubing, hoses, and fittings.
• Clean or replace filters for blending system and drive system.
• Replace bearings for blending system.
• Replace oven reflectors, vacuum pumps, air and vacuum tanks, clutches, grease lines, fuses, drive belts and pulleys, micro-switches.
• Repair and replace guards.
• Clean and flush chrome rolls.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Weigh fire extinguishers.
• Operate drill press and hand-held tools and saws.
• Drive forklift.
• Operate electric hoist.
• Learn to troubleshoot and clean heat exchangers, belts, coils, solenoid valves, hoses, and plumbing.
• Repair or replace pumps and motors.
• Perform tests for water hardness and keep sensors clean.
• Know when to change filters, oil, and hoses for air compressors.
• Learn to troubleshoot hydraulic systems and change filters, oil, and hoses.
• Analyze and repair electronic systems in the plant.
• Pull wires, check and change fuses, rebuild starters, and replace plugs and outlets (110V).
• Learn to replace windows, door locks, patch roofs, and clean sewers.
• Perform minor carpentry and some masonry work.
• Change filters, replace belts, patch ductwork, and troubleshoot heating/air conditioning systems.
• Weld and learn light brazing and soldering.
• Assist with all types of tooling changeovers and assure that all gauges are working properly.
• Learn Maintenance II responsibilities.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Have basic knowledge of how to requisition parts and general knowledge of where various parts are stored.
• Report food packaging safety problems to plant management.

Requirements

• Must be trained in and follow company policies on GMP, sanitation, pre-requisite programs, chemical control, and food safety plans and policies.
• Must be competent to carry out food packaging safety and quality responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefit packages.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.