Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

at Kalle USA LLC in Gurnee, Illinois, United States

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm to 2:30 am

PAY: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour

JOB PURPOSE: Maintains production equipment and quality of production by ensuring proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS:

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Use blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines and equipment.
• Performs visual and mechanical inspections required to keep machinery in good condition to produce a finished quality product to order specifications.
• Disassemble, repair, or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing or repairs.
• Clean, lubricate equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Design and fabricate replacement parts for machine or equipment.
• Gain knowledge of the machine, products and processes required to fulfill production needs.
• Record information about parts, materials, or repair procedures on tablets.
• Seek to improve own skill level by participating in training programs and attending technical seminars.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance, and maintenance requests.
• Examine, repair, and maintain and replace defective parts machines and equipment.
• Trouble shooting electrical problems on a variety of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Effectively interpret schematics and diagrams to analyze and troubleshoot problems for products.
• Inspects and checks work prior to turning machinery back to users, assuring that all safety factors have been attended to in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Maintain quality and quantity with strong sense of accountability and high standards.
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing requested tasks as needed.
• Other duties assigned by lead or manager.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work under pressure and occasional stressful conditions.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities, deadlines, demands and assignments while maintaining cohesive and harmonious working relationships.
• Must be able to research information to resolve problems; identify issues requiring further attention; corrections and/or make recommendations; then take preventive actions; process facts and apply judgments; communicate with others to provide or obtain information.
• Must be able to work in an environment with loud noises, heat, cold and strong odors.
• Perform receptive key stokes to compile and prepare documents, reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 - 10 hours.
• Some heavy lifting required, up to 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull; use both hands to package product, repetitive work.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual material handling without restriction, requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities:
  • Kneeling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Grasping

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft word processing, excel and e-mail program. Ability to work with tablets.
• Safety: working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, training.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions and numbering.
• Must be able to calculate basic arithmetic, (i.e. add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Must be punctual and reliable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) years of experience in industrial maintenance experience or related field
• Excellent mechanical skills with knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical theory.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full time
• Expected Hours = 40 per week
• 10 hour shifts
  • Monday - Thursday
• Evening Shift
  • 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM
• Overtime

PAY:

• $25.00 - 34.00 per hour

WORK SETTING:

• In-person
• Manufacturing

BENEFITS:

• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance

About US: KALLE USA

The Kalle Group is one of the world's leading suppliers of industrially produced casings and sponge cloths. Kalle casings are used in the production of meat products as well as vegetarian and vegan foods (e.g. for cheese, tofu or seitan). Kalle sponge cloths are used for household applications and in professional cleaning; they are also suitable for technical or medical applications. In addition, the portfolio includes functional ingredients, high-quality aromas, and flavorings for the food industry.