Maintenance Technician I (1st shift) at Richelieu Foods Inc

Wheeling, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Mechanical Aptitude, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Work Orders, Safety Rules, Production Equipment, Adjustments, Documentation, Assembly, Disassembly, Lock-Out-Tag-Out, Machine Guarding

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: WL - WHEELING, IL 60090 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $28.00 - $30.00 Hourly Job Shift: 1st Shift Maintenance Technician I 1st Shift (WL) Job Summary At Richelieu Foods we make Great Food from Great People. We are looking for a Maintenance Apprentice to provide support and solutions in our ever-changing food manufacturing environment. Essential Functions Assists Maintenance Technicians on repairs, Repairs or replaces defective parts. Makes necessary adjustments to functional parts of devices and control instruments, based on production requirements. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment based on schedule or immediate needs. Creates and enters work orders for necessary repairs. Allocate and documents hours worked on applicable work orders. Disassembles and assembles production equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts. Install, move and relocate machinery/equipment according to drawings. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating wrappers and packaging equipment. Some Experience in maintenance or related fields can be beneficial, especially for those with some experience as maintenance technician. Basic knowledge of troubleshooting bearings, belts, sprockets, chains, and any other moving parts in the equipment. Ability to make recommendations on spare parts, lock-out-tag-out, and machine Guarding. Desired Qualifications Knowledge using hand tools and power tools. Strong Mechanical Aptitude and knowledge of equipment functions. Competencies Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and work orders using a tablet. Ability to follow directions. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to hot/cold environment, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Five days’ workweek schedule, with one weekend day mandatory Occasionally 6 day workweek based on production demand Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates three manufacturing facilities across the Midwest (Wheeling, IL; Beaver Dam, WI). The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $28.00 and $30.00. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus, shift differential pay, overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. This position is based on our Wheeling, IL location. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician I assists in repairs and preventive maintenance of equipment in a food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include disassembling and assembling production equipment, creating work orders, and making adjustments based on production requirements.