Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance Mechanic
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Job Description
Reporting to the Facilities Manager Chicago Processed Fruit Groups Maintenance Mechanic helps support the maintenance of the companys material handling fleet and facilities with adherence to food quality and safety policies with a focus on safe and efficient upkeep and operation. Responsible for maintaining repairing and ensuring the safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment. This is a full-time at-will non-exempt hourly position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical hydraulic and electrical problems with forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Performing regular service and maintenance tasks such as oil changes filter replacements and brake inspections.
- Conducting routine safety checks and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Maintaining accurate records of repairs maintenance and parts inventory.
- Diagnosing and resolving issues with drive motors gear boxes transmissions brakes steering systems and other critical components.
- Ordering and managing replacement parts
- Working with other maintenance staff and departments to minimize equipment downtime.
- Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment
- Oversee contractors when outside support for maintenance or repairs are necessary
- Maintain a safe and clean work area including parts tools and supplies by complying with procedures and requirements
- Assist in keeping company facilities in good operating condition through preventive maintenance machine tests troubleshooting and diagnosis and installation of new equipment
Qualifications and Core Competencies:
- Ability to operate in an ever-changing environment with priorities shifting regularly
- Capacity and willingness to provide support to a variety of manufacturing activities from the simple to extremely complex
- Experience in fork-lift or auto repair/diagnostics
- The ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
- Proficiency in performing routine maintenance (oil changes filter replacements etc.) and more complex repairs
- Broad experience with building and equipment maintenance including electrical systems
- Mechanically inclined with ability to take apart machines equipment or devices to remove and replace defective parts read and understand blueprints repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary
- Well organized with time and task management skills problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Professional demeanor positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills with ability to learn new business software
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Travel/work between three facilities (2 Niles 1 - Northlake) as needed
Physical Requirements:
Able to stand and walk throughout the day including in uncomfortably warm or cold environments
Physical dexterity including use of arms legs and body to climb lift squat push pull bend and twist as needed to reach clean and service machinery
Able to visually inspect machines equipment and tools
Able to safely lift and move up to 75 pounds
Able to work in high areas
Repetitive movement using keyboard
Responsibilities are not limited to those above and will include tasks and functions not described. This document is not intended and shall not be construed as creating an employment contract and the Company may revise job descriptions or titles at any time.
Benefits Offered:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Generous PTO Accrual
Paid Holidays
Employment Type
Full-Time
