Maintenance Technician - First Shift

Onsite at Oswego, IL

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4:00am - 12:30pm with Saturday overtime as needed

Pay

$36.39/hr

About the role

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipes, and electrical systems equipment to contribute to the production of high-quality food products in compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment by identifying issues with machines
• Document work orders using CMMS
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Repair and maintain the physical structure of the building
• Set up and operate machine tools such as grinder, lathe, drill press, cutting torches, or welding equipment
• Repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools
• Perform PMs (Preventive Maintenance) and PD.M. (Predictive Maintenance) as required and follow up with repairs
• Support operations with autonomous maintenance, SOPs, and centerline programs for equipment
• Operate a forklift or other PIE as required
• Follow NFPA 70, LOTO, and OSHA Safety rules
• Ensure that BRC protocols are implemented and audited as required

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school in Electrical Maintenance Technician, Mechatronics, or equivalent program, OR high school diploma with three years of experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC programming
• Experience handling food production equipment including mixers, fillers, packaging lines, palletizing systems, and bulk delivery systems
• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Comfort in entering and working in confined spaces
• Working knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of RedZone software
• Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift
• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work onsite in Oswego, IL location
• Must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (work visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

What will set you apart

• 3-5 years of multi-craft experience (Electrical and Mechanical)
• 3 months of experience and/or training in a USDA-regulated manufacturing environment
• PLC experience
• Welding certification

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk to communicate and listen effectively (both office and plant floor environments)
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods

Environmental Concerns

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Dust and odor present in environment

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning
• Parental Leave, Care.com
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Reimbursement
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• ESOP
• PTO, Holidays & Leaves
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity
• Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance