Maintenance Tech C

at The J.M. Smucker Company in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Your Opportunity as a Maintenance Technician 
Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment. Perform scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee
Location: Chicago, IL Manufacturing Plant
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, 3rd shift 10pm - 6:30am 
Compensation Base Rate: $25/hr - $28/hr
In this Role You Will: 
*Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
*Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
*Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
*Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
*Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
*Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
*Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
*Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
*Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
*Follow health and safety practices as they apply to area of work and the facility
*Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed
*Perform other responsibilities and duties assigned by manager
*Ensure product manufacturing is running smoothly without significant interruptions.
*Work closely with Regulatory Compliance regarding food safety.
The Right Role for You 
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 
What We are Looking For: 
Minimum Requirements: 
*High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
*Minimum of three to five years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: 
*Training in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics
*Industrial electricity courses, welding, PLC, pneumatic or other mechanic courses extremely desirable.
*Ability to operate forklift or other powered equipment desirable.
*Ability to use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
*The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders
*Be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds. 
Learn More About Working at Smucker 
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program 
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business 
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity 
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.