Electro-Mechanical Maintenance

Company: Highland Baking Company
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Highland Baking Company seeks hard-working, motivated, go-getter candidates to fill the Maintenance Engineer position. The technician is expected to proactively assist operation personnel as needed in daily activities to meet organizational objectives. The Maintenance Engineers are vital to our organization, ensuring that our customers receive quality products on time by ensuring our machines work properly and efficiently using proactive and preventative methods.
Job Type: Full-timeShiftsEvening shift - 12:30 pm to 9 pm and overnight shift - 8:30 pm to 5 amDuties --- Basic computer knowledge tandide reports and/or data and documentatio,n in various programs including Microsoft Office, CMMS, and E-mail--- Responsible for diagnosing and repairs in a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electr,onic equipment including, but not limited to, process equipment, robotics, boiler systems, compressed air systems, refrigeration systems, sanitation equipment, HVAC units, and all other assigned equipment. --- Comply with all safety regulations, support plant safetyand initiatives, proper operating procedures, and utilize approved safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, and footwear.--- Maintains accurate, legible, and timely records of work performed on work orders, parts requests, inspections, and preventive maintenance documents. --- Maintains plant equipment by interpreting shop manuals and schematic drawings and through verbal instruction from supervision/co-workers--- Responsible for preventing injuries by ensuring to follow of all policies, procedures, and safe work practices, such as LOTO, fall protection, --- Follow company policies and programs including but not limited to Safety, HAACP, GMP, SQF--- Responsible for always following all mechanical and electrical troubleshooting safety procedures. Responsible for always following all welding and fabricating safety procedures.--- Responsible for following all safety procedures as well as specific procedures dealing with heavy equipment and hazardous materials. --- Must communicate accurately with co-workers and team members from other departments--- Displays initiative in recognizing work to be done and clear judgment in helping with troubleshooting and recommending repairs. --- Employees must be available to work weekends and overtime, as required. --- Dedicated to achieving all Highland Baking Company and department goals. --- Responsible for all other duties as assigned. Responsibilities--- The Mechanical/Electrical Technician will need to have strong troubleshooting skills mechanically and electrically to resolve or repair issues quickly. You will need to have a strong eye for technical specifics and potential trouble spots. You will also need to be flexible, as you will often be required on the weekends. --- Possess strong organizational problem-solving along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Need to be detail-oriented who can meet deadlines and work with diverse employees. You must respect all employees and be willing to train your fellow peers. --- Possess the ability to work independently, with good judgment and decision-making skills.--- Ability to use or drive various equipment, including forklifts, riders, scissor lifts, etc--- --- Must have mechanical aptitude, dexterity, and ability to use hand and power tools correctly and safely.--- Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.--- Ability to troubleshoot problems involving several variables.Skills--- Possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); two years experience in the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of plant production machinery preferred. --- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues competently and safely with mechanical equipment. --- Knowledge and experience with basic hand tools are necessary. --- Basic electrical training or experience equivalent to conducting basic electrical troubleshooting
Physical DemandsThe position requires regular physical activity such as reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, lifting 50 pounds or more, and walking/standing within and around the site for a minimum of 8-12 hours daily.Work EnvironmentEmployees will be working next to large ovens with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in the summer.BenefitsFull-time employees are eligible for medical insurance after 3 months with a free HMO option, dental, holiday pay after 6 months, paid vacation time, sick days, employer matching 401K, and much more.



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