Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift Location: Waukegan, IL Pay Rate:$38-40/hr DOEBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K Key Responsibilities

1. Troubleshoot, install, repair, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems and industrial equipment including metal detectors, conveyor belts, baggers, pumps, mixers, sealers, and scales.
2. Assist employees with diagnosing equipment malfunctions and recommend measures to improve operations.
3. Interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for equipment installation, operation, and repairs.
4. Ensure timely completion of work and proper use of materials, equipment, and supplies.
5. Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities per company and regulatory standards.
6. Provide training on quality standards and safe equipment operation.
7. Perform root cause analysis and implement final fixes on machinery and facilities systems.
8. Adhere to all SOPs, procedures, safety, and environmental guidelines.
   Perform electrical work, welding, and other job-related tasks as assigned.

Technical Responsibilities
Electrical:
Troubleshoot, maintain, and install electrical controls for industrial machinery and facilities equipment, including:

• PLC logic (reading/analyzing, not programming), discrete I/O, analog signals
• VFDs, soft starters, motor control circuits, HMI’s, ethernet communications, switches
• Solenoids, push buttons, sensors, and 3-phase/single-phase electrical systems

Mechanical:
Troubleshoot, maintain, and install mechanical systems including:

• Gear reducers, conveyor belts, rollers, bearings, pumps, mixers
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems: motors, pumps, valves, piping systems, hoses

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, specifically with metal detectors, baggers, sealers, and scales.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations, electrical PLCs, AC/DC motors, gear drives, and speed ratios.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Proficient with tools and maintenance procedures in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Experience with metalworking and fabrication.
• Background in food production, manufacturing, or warehouse environments required.
• Must be flexible with work hours and available for overtime as needed.
• Ability to frequently lift/push up to 55 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Education & Certifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree .
• PLC programming certification a plus.
• Electrical or mechanical certification .

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.