Mechanic/Maintenance Technician

Job Location: Chicago

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

About the Role:

Responsible for the safe, efficient troubleshooting and maintenance of all electrical/mechanical plant and production equipment. This is a 2ND SHIFT position (3pm to 11:30pm - daily and weekend OT opportunities)

Main Responsibilities:

• Installs and maintains all electrical and mechanical plant and production equipment. This equipment includes motors, electrical/electronic controls and systems, PLCs, AC/DC drives, computerized controls, and other related equipment.
• Minimizes downtime by fast and accurate troubleshooting of PLC programs and electrical/electronic circuits and equipment.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance on plant and production electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performs general mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance and installations as needed.
• Plans assigned work and is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of others in the area.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Compensation Data

$32.27 to $42.38

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Who we are looking for:

• Troubleshoots and repair packaging, baking and processing equipment
• Must be able to diagnose reasons for mechanical failures and know basic electricity principles
• Provide basic maintenance services to building, including building structure
• Repair pneumatic, mechanical drive and electrical components
• Can safely operate shop equipment including: Hydraulic presses, Bridgeport, lathes, band saw, and hand operated power tools.
• Mig,tig and stick welding skills preferred
• Operate Forklifts and Arial lifts
• Understanding of plant utilities equipment including: Chillers, HVAC, Air Compressors
• Food Processing experience preferred
• Basic Electrical troubleshooting to include: fuses, motors, circuit breakers, plant lighting
• Experience with CMMS or ERP systems preferred, SAP experience preferred
• Basic Computing skills

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.