Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Compensation

$35.00 hourly + $1.00 shift differential

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production
• Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service in a multi-shift environment
• Performs duties including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines
• Supports an optimized production environment by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and 5S
• Responsible for maintaining and performing repairs to the facility
• Fort Dearborn has been around for almost 100 years, and we pride ourselves on our high level of excellence. Every team member of Fort Dearborn is expected to treat all associates respectfully and professionally
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One or more years of demonstrated experience in the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications
• The ability to read electrical schematics and a vocational maintenance training certificate are preferred
• Requires basic knowledge of computers and operating systems
• Must have the ability to multitask and to identify and execute process improvements as needed
• Requires strong problem-solving skills to assess product output relative to specifications
• Requires physical ability to climb stairs, bend, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms, push, pull, and use hands and fingers to feel and handle material for extended time frames
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly
• Includes the ability to stoop, squat, crawl, and kneel as needed
• This position requires frequent walking