$35 up to $40 per hour, DOE
Immediate Hire!
Lead Plant Mechanic - Expert
ReConserve of Illinois, Inc. located in Hodgkins has over 85 years of experience -- is the largest, most experienced recycler of bakery, cereal grain, snack foods, and related food by-products in the United States. We provide sanitary, efficient removal and recycling services to the food and feed manufacturing industries nationwide.
Ideal candidate has experience troubleshooting and repairing a variety of grain conveying and processing equipment. You will be installing, repairing, maintaining and refurbishing all equipment as it pertains to the production / manufacturing of grain based products. Efficient and effective plant operations are a priority, so the plant mechanic will be expected to consistently execute a preventative maintenance program and correct potential concerns before becoming a downtime issue.
Work Schedule:
* These are generally a minimum of 8-hour shifts.
* You must be available for overtime and working weekends and holidays on occasion.
* On call for off shift emergency repairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with safety programs and procedures.
* Observe and test the operation of equipment to diagnose malfunctions and initiate the appropriate repairs.
* Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on processing equipment and ancillary equipment.
* Knowledge in blueprints and schematics with the ability to read.
* Experience with fabrication is essential.
* Ability to weld and cut parts using arc-welding and wire welding as well as flame cutting equipment.
* Knowledge of hydraulic lift systems used on mobile powered equipment.
* Knowledge in electrical systems with the ability to troubleshoot and fix electrical problems including wiring up to 480 volts.
* Knowledge of single and three phase motors is a plus.
* Keep stock ready by updating inventories and logging usage.
* Ability to operate shop equipment such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, etc.
* Ability to use standard measuring tools (meters, micrometers, gauges).
* Operate a forklift, skid loader, front-end loader and miscellaneous equipment as needed to complete duties.
* Maintain your work areas and facilities properly.
Required Education and Experience:
* High school diploma or GED degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* You must have reliable transportation to be available for work 24/7.
* Clean driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Home daily
- Overtime
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Detail your mileage commute to Hodgkins:
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person