Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift
Rich Products Corporation · Niles, IL · 3 days ago
Management$24/hrFull-time
Key Accountabilities And Outcomes
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic failures on production equipment
- Utilize P and IDs, assembly drawings, schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools to determine root cause
- Troubleshoot PLC and SLC systems, motor starters, VFDs, SCRs, and control circuits
- Restore equipment to safe, reliable operating condition with minimal downtime
- Install, calibrate, and maintain RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transmitters, I P converters, and flow meters
- Perform logic troubleshooting and basic SCADA navigation to support system reliability
- Support configuration adjustments and operational tuning as needed
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and calibration tasks
- Tune equipment to maintain optimal operating conditions
- Document maintenance findings and corrective actions in SAP or CMMS systems
- Identify recurring failures and recommend long term corrective solutions
- Create, update, and close work orders accurately in SAP
- Record labor, parts usage, and repair details
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and participate in shift handoffs
- Perform basic plumbing, metalworking, fabrication, and general building maintenance
- Support HVAC systems and facility upkeep as required
- Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with GMP standards
- Follow lockout tagout procedures and all site safety protocols
- Support Operators and production teams during changeovers and troubleshooting
- Train new associates and team members on required maintenance skill sets
- Aid operations with basic troubleshooting when needed
- Contribute to production improvement and associate involvement initiatives
Knowledge, Skills, And Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 to 5 years of hands on maintenance experience in food processing or regulated manufacturing
- Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and control systems
- Experience troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, pumps, and drives
- Working knowledge of PLC logic troubleshooting
- Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and work in a fast paced production environment
Preferred Experience
- Total Productive Maintenance practices
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification
- NFPA 70E training
- Forklift certification
- Instrumentation calibration training