Maintenance Mechanic - Food Manufacturing - Second Shift (Chicago)

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

The Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all packaging machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fill out daily log reports, emergency breakdown reports, work orders, and communicate with incoming shifts.
• Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment.
• Ability to work on low voltage and 120-480vac equipment, starters, motors, vfd’s, sensors, controllers, photo-eyes, etc.
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Read schematics and blueprints to interpret, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic issues to properly and safely repair.
• Perform repairs and upgrades of the machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand tools
• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate regarding issues and problems solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.
• Perform electrical and distribution lock out/ tag out method steady with customary safety protocol.
• Record maintenance data as directed by the Maintenance supervisor to monitor equipment performance, i.e. work orders
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Participate in overtime assignments as required.
• Mechanic is required to supply their own hand tools and a lockable toolbox.
• Working in a general manufacturing environment.
• Perform various other similar and related duties as required by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications:

• Experience in equipment maintenance
• Experience with Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Electrical
• Ability to withstand wet, cold (35-40F), humid and hot environments,
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand for extended hours,
• Must be able to climb ladders,
• Must be able to move heavy objects.
• Must have experience with the following machines: Tiromat packaging machines & Drake Loaders
• Meat processing facility knowledge. 5 plus years’ experience preferred.

PPE/Tools

• Safety toe footwear
• Hairnet, beard net (if applicable), bump cap, frock
• If needed: safety glasses, hearing protection, rubber boots

Safety

• Expected to work continuously in a safe manner, and to encourage others to work in a safe manner
• Expect to maintain good housekeeping, and report any unsafe conditions

Food Safety/Quality

• Adhere to all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), such as a good hand washing practices and adhering to employee hygiene plan
• Follow all USDA guidelines
• Report any issues regarding food safety or quality

Disclaimer Statement

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all accountabilities, activities, skills, and knowledge needed to perform the job. Please note that job functions are reviewed periodically and are subject to change based upon company business needs.

Bobak Sausage Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.