Job Description

A company in the Chicago area is looking for an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join their team. This person is responsible for troubleshooting and providing immediate preventative and corrective maintenance support for building equipment and production lines.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Position is responsible for ensuring equipment integrity and timely repair.

Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.

Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make required repairs (troubleshooting of equipment issues).

Perform mechanical, electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment.

Inspect, operate and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and validate work performed.

Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), personal safety standards, food safety standards as well as OSHA standards.

Troubleshoot equipment as well as plant electrical/mechanical systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly.

Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders, detailed logs and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.

Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed.

Identify required parts, maintain current inventories and parts reorder lists.

Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality.

Compensation: $52,000 to $62,000 per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

Must possess basic computer skills to process work orders and associated maintenance documentation.

Able to read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, diagrams, etc.

Able to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems, electrical motors, electrical motor controls, pumps, combustion systems, compressed air systems, basic plumbing, piping, boilers, bearings, seals, gaskets gear boxes, sprockets/chains, belts, clutches, bearings, brakes, power transmissions.

Able to use all power tools, hand tools, drill presses, shop tools, etc.

Able to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/ tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed.

Must be able to work shift schedules plus overtime as dictated by the needs of the business, including weekends and holidays.

Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills.

Able to collaborate with team members.

Able to develop Maintenance skills through assigned training. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.