Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift
Romeoville, IL - USA
Job Summary
Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. With more than 13500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One position is with Great Kitchens Inc. part of the Rich Products family of companies.
The Line Maintenance Technicians responsiblity is to perform basic mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and structure of the facility.
- Perform all work as assigned while adhering to established standards associated with workmanship and safety.
- Responsible for the safe and dependable operating condition of all equipment in the facility.
- Set-up troubleshoot and repair of stacking bagging check-weighing UPC bar coding case erectors and conveyor equipment.
- Dismantling and re-assembly of equipment to perform repairs cleaning and lubrication according to established maintenance schedules.
- Testing troubleshooting and repair of 110/230/460 volt electrical equipment including motors starters relays timers panels breakers conduit and wiring.
- Able to read and interpret Electrical Control schematics for trouble shooting purposes.
- Minor programming and troubleshooting of VFDs and PLCs.
- Understands and adheres to established safety programs (ex/ lock out/tag out ladder safety etc.)
- Communicates effectively at all levels in the maintenance and operating departments.
- Provides rapid response when equipment malfunctions or breaks down.
- Ensures that all the equipment is ready prior to production.
- Ensures the building is maintained in compliance to city and fire regulations.
- Assists in coaching and training of maintenance and operating personnel.
- Fabricates parts and modifies equipment as required.
- Responsible for upholding following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
- Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.
- Possess good language skills (verbal & written) to interpret procedures comprehend instructions and to communicate effectively with others.
- Be self-motivated a self-starter and self-directed to work without close supervision in a team environment.
- Hard working dependable safety and quality conscious.
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic experience in a food (USDA or FDA) manufacturing environment.
- Available to work any shift as required
- Proper and safe use of hand and power tools and working on machinery.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift up to 50lbs.
- Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
- Work bending and squatting.
- Work making fast and repetitive hand motions.
- Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions.
- Be able to push/pull heavy loads using hand jack.
- Work at 25 to 30 foot elevations using a man-lift
- Work on roof level equipment
COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience knowledge skills abilities shift differential and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$32.00-$34.00
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.