Maintenance Tech

EG Professional
Grant, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2024
Job Title: Maintenance Tech II
Location: Daybreak Foods, Inc. Grant Park, IL 60940
Full-time Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary 

This position is a Maintenance Technician in an egg production and processing facility. The purpose of this position is to complete minor to major equipment repairs during non-production and production times of the day.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts to conduct repairs.
  • Maintain food processing equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as inspecting motors, bearings, belts, fluid levels and replacing filters.
  • Perform general maintenance tasks to include plumbing, electrical wiring, installation of new equipment and parts.
  • Document all maintenance performed including preventative maintenance.
  • Fabrication and welding as needed for plant repairs and upgrades.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment.
  • Uses various test equipment, such as voltmeter and clamp-on amp meter for troubleshooting and calibration. Also uses pneumatic controls and devices for building and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Repairs electrical equipment. Maintains and repairs electronic, Frequency drives/inverters.
  • Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. 
  • Completes scheduled/unscheduled work orders and thoroughly documents work performed for tracking in Preventive Maintenance programs.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
  • Minimum of high school diploma
  • Maintenance certification or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience in maintenance is required. Experience in Food Manufacturing or Processing very desirable
  • Safety programs and processes, such as Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities               
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Strong ability to work alone or with little supervision.
  • Ability to determine causes of operating errors and be able to resolve them.
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Pneumatics, and Power Transmission are required.
  • Knowledge of, electrical troubleshooting, computers, and forklifts 
  • Knowledge in electrical and electronics including frequency drives and inverters, generators, computers, and PM Software desired. 
Physical Demands
Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals. Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions. Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.)


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