Job Summary:

Newly Weds Foods provides premium ingredients to some of the biggest brand names in the country! We are a $2.8 B global food manufacturer with over 32 manufacturing plants worldwide. We are currently seeking a mechanic/electrician to join our Yorkville team! This position will be based on Third Shift. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have previous experience in some type of industrial type setting in maintenance. We do not offer H1B visa sponsorship for this position. The Mechanic/electrician will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Essential Functions:

• Fill out daily log reports, emergency breakdown reports, work orders, and communicate with incoming shifts.
• Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment.
• Ability to work on low voltage and 120-480vac equipment, starters, motors, vfd’s, sensors, controllers, photo-eyes, etc.
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Read schematics and blueprints in order to interpret, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical issues to properly and safely repair.
• Perform repairs and upgrades of the machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand tools
• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate regarding issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.
• Perform electrical and distribution lock out/ tag out method steady with customary safety protocol.
• Record maintenance data as directed by the Maintenance Manager to monitor equipment performance, i.e. work orders, time cards
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in overtime assignments as required.
• Provide “on call” coverage as needed.
• Mechanic is required to supply their own hand tools and a lockable tool box.
• Working in a general manufacturing environment.
• Perform other various similar and related duties as required by the Manager.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.

Work Environment: The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery. 

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.