Maintenance Mechanic ( Full-Time ) Chicago, IL DK

Work Schedule:

• Shift Flexibility Required:Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules.
• Location:On-site at our Chicago Bakery plant.

Core Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance & CMMS
  • Ensure the strict execution of preventive maintenance schedules using the plants Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Document track and report all maintenance activities work orders and asset improvements using SAP-PM.
  • Demonstrate proper use and care of condition-based monitoring equipment including thermography cameras and ultrasound tools.

• Equipment Optimization & Diagnostics
  • Utilize advanced mechanical knowledge to diagnose troubleshoot repair and replace defective parts on high-speed processing and packaging lines.
  • Read and accurately interpret technical drawings and schematics (P&IDs blueprints block diagrams and sketches).
  • Know and execute the exact method and sequence of operations for testing and diagnosing complex processing equipment.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Collaborate with engineers subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to identify define and solve recurring operational challenges.
  • Communicate technical status updates effectively with managers supervisors and peers on a shift-to-shift basis.
  • Support the continuous skills development of yourself and your teammates.
• Physical & Equipment Operation
  • Safely operate material handling and elevated work equipment including forklifts man lifts ladders and scaffolds.
  • Work seamlessly alongside electrical boiler room and operations personnel to restore system performance.

Compliance Safety and Technical Standards

To ensure product safety and workplace welfare the Maintenance Mechanic must fully comply with all facility rules and industry-standard protocols. You will be responsible for understanding and executing work against the following standards:

• Safety & Hazard Control:LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Hot Work permits Confined Space entry protocols NEC and NFPA standards.
• Quality & Food Safety:GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) HACCP QCMS and general health code regulations.
• Operational Excellence:Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodologies.

Additional Job Description

About This Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is vital to ensuring the continuity of our manufacturing production processes. This position involves direct ownership of the facilitys mechanical infrastructure minimizing downtime through rapid troubleshooting and proactive preventive care.

What Success Looks Like in the First 30/60/90 Days:

• In 30 Days:Complete plant safety onboarding get certified on required lift equipment and become fully trained on facility AM/PM (Autonomous and Progressive Maintenance) standards.
• In 60 Days:Build familiarity with our machinery layouts and begin independently completing scheduled PMs (Preventive Maintenance) within the CMMS.
• In 90 Days:Confidently respond to and troubleshoot live equipment breakdown calls on the floor collaborating effectively across shifts to minimize line downtime.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Education:High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience:At least 24 years of hands-on manufacturing experience as a Maintenance MechanicORthe successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship/Training Program.
• Teamwork & Autonomy:Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
• Technical Core:Working proficiency across pumps hydraulics pneumatics mechanical drives basic machining hand tools welding and foundational electrical systems.
• Problem Solving:Ability to problem solve provide root-cause analysis and help implement practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct maintenance experience on high-speed packaging lines within the food processing chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and file management software.
• Strong soft skills with an interest in training and cross-functional knowledge transfer.
• Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM Lean Six Sigma).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and maintain proper balance.
• Ability to perform physical actions including climbing steps working from ladders/lifts and crawling over under or into manufacturing machinery.