Maintenance Mechanic-2nd shift

About the role

Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc. is a privately held company with over 30 years of success as a quality household cleaner manufacturer, currently recruiting for a 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic at our production facility in Woodridge, IL. The successful candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background, with a high priority on maintenance and safety. Work from daily job assignments, prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, facility check sheets, machine manuals, sketches, preventive maintenance sheets, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components
• Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units such as: motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings, and electrical units, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel individually or in a team environment
• Simplify and improve changeover procedures
• Assist Line Workers in the changeover process
• Setup fill lines for production runs
• Perform changeovers and setups on assigned equipment and/or lines
• Repair machinery and related equipment
• Dismantle defective equipment and install new or repaired parts
• Troubleshooting
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures including personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assist supervisor with the operation of all the production lines
• Interact with various levels of senior management and management
• Participate in special projects, meetings and/or other duties as assigned

Equipment experience

• Carton erectors, carton sealers, liquid fillers, case packers, palletizers, cappers, conveyors, labelers, etc.
• Blow molding experience with either Uniloy or Bekum blowmolders (ideal)

Requirements

• Three (3) years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Working knowledge of electricity both AC 480-120v and DC 180-low voltage controls
• Good troubleshooting skills in electricity and mechanical (pneumatic, gearboxes, hydraulic and cam type)
• Ability to provide a set of basic mechanic's hand tools to function
• Ability to work overtime when necessary, and work weekends when required
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds
• Good visual accuracy
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Self-starter who works well under fast-paced conditions
• Able to be on their feet for long periods of time, 80-90% of shift walking and answering calls
• 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience as well as knowledge of production equipment mechanical operations in manufacturing environment
• The ability to lift and move 40lbs-60lbs
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• The ability to meet fast-paced goals and standards

Pay & schedule

• 2nd shift hours: 3:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M., Monday-Friday
• Overtime as needed
• Paid weekly

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Benefits on 1st day of hire