Maintenance Technician

GELITA USA (Chicago) is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Electro-Mechanical Technician. This position will report to the General Supervisor, Maintenance. The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment related to the efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing site. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting reduced downtime by responding to equipment failures and conducting/performing the appropriate preventive maintenance to allow for optimum plant reliability. This position is also responsible for on-call coverage during the required off hours to allow for 24/7 maintenance coverage.

Typical Duties May Include:

• Perform work tasks as directed by the General Supervisor of Maintenance
• Maintenance and repair of production equipment included mechanical, plumbing, pipefitting, welding, rigging, and machining.
• Advanced Electronic/Instrumentation troubleshooting/ repair
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair Process Logic Control (PLC) Systems
• Follow company policies and procedures while maintaining equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures in the plant.
• Maintain a clean maintenance shop by keeping good sanitation, housekeeping, and GMP standards.
• Ammonia refrigeration troubleshooting/repair
• Utility troubleshooting/repair (i.e. Boilers)

Candidates Must Possess:

• A High School/GED diploma.
• Minimum of THREE years of maintenance/technical experience with preference given to those with batch or continuous process food or chemical production environment.
• Must be able to successfully pass both Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude qualification test.
• Experience with PLC Control systems is a plus.

• Ability to perform physical job duties including lifting over 50lbs.
• Ability to work overtime, some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Good math skills, a mechanical aptitude, and have good trouble shooting skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers with the ability to quickly learn in house programs and systems.

Furthermore, the qualified applicant(s) must possess a proven history to work safely, possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills, be able to function as an effective and positive/value-added member of the operations team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance / Technical: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place