Task Management is looking for 2nd shift Maintenance Technicians is the Dakota, IL area.

This is a direct hire role with the company

**Signing bonus**

Essential Role and Responsibilities:

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

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

• Perform mechanical 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, Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), personal safety standards, food safety standards as well as OSHA standards.

• Troubleshoot equipment as well as plant 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, and detailed logs, and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.

• Assist with equipment changeovers and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed.

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

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

• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives and also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates in team projects.

• Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training.

• Must be able to learn basic computer skills to process work orders.

• Strong mechanical background in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing bearings.

• Strong mechanical background in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing seals and gaskets.

• Strong plus if trained and experienced in compressed air systems, basic plumbing/piping, Boilers, and Hydraulics.

• Strong mechanical background in a production setting; troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, bearings, and brakes.

• Knowledgeable in the use of all power tools, hand tools, drill presses, shop tools, etc.

• Must be able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches, and verbal communication.

• Must be 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.

• Willing to work shift schedules plus overtime as dictated by the needs of the business, including weekends and holidays.

Great company to work for with excellent benefits and room for growth!

If you feel like you would be a great fit for this role, please apply for immediate consideration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Freeport, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location