Maintenance Mechanic II at Jif Pak Manufacturing LLC – Gurnee, Illinois

JOB PURPOSE: Maintains production equipment and quality of production by ensuring proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS:

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Use blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines and equipment.
• Performs visual and mechanical inspections required to keep machinery in good condition to produce a finished quality product to order specifications.
• Disassemble, repair, or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing or repairs.
• Clean, lubricate equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Design and fabricate replacement parts for machine or equipment.
• Gain knowledge of the machine, products and processes required to fulfill production needs.
• Record information about parts, materials, or repair procedures on tablets.
• Other duties assigned by lead or manager.
• Seek to improve own skill level by participating in training programs and attending technical seminars.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance, and maintenance requests.
• Examine, repair, and maintain and replace defective parts machines and equipment.
• Trouble shooting electrical problems on a variety of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Effectively interpret schematics and diagrams to analyze and troubleshoot problems for products.
• Inspects and checks work prior to turning machinery back to users, assuring that all safety factors have been attended to in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Maintain quality and quantity with strong sense of accountability and high standards.
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing requested tasks as needed.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work under pressure and occasional stressful conditions.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities, deadlines, demands and assignments while maintaining cohesive and harmonious working relationships.
• Must be able to research information to resolve problems; identify issues requiring further attention; corrections and/or make recommendations; then take preventive actions; process facts and apply judgments; communicate with others to provide or obtain information.
• Must be able to work in an environment with loud noises, heat, cold and strong odors.
• Perform receptive key stokes to compile and prepare documents, reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 - 10 hours.
• Some heavy lifting required, up to 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull; use both hands to package product, repetitive work.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual material handling without restriction, requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities:  Kneeling  Standing  Pulling  Crouching  Walking  Grasping  Reaching  Pushing

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Work approaches: must have routinely interacted with employees.
• Communication skills: Must be able to read and write in English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, peers, and subordinate.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions and numbering.
• Must be able to calculate basic arithmetic, (i.e. add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft word processing, excel and e-mail program. Ability to work with tablets.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must have good organizational and observation skills.
• Safety: working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (The following qualifications can be acquired and demonstrated through experience, education and/or vocational training as noted or as appropriate.)

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) years of experience in industrial maintenance experience or related field
• Excellent mechanical skills with knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical theory.