Maintenance Technician

$35.85 per hour, plus overtime, plus benefits

Location: Joliet, Illinois USA

Panama shift – (Week 1, 4 x 12, Week 2, 3 x 12) Days

We are looking to recruit a team of Maintenance Technicians to work at a brand-new automated distribution center in Joliet, Illinois. Candidates with experience of working on automation, automated warehouses, conveyor systems or electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment would be ideal.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturing organisation. This is an ideal opportunity to continue to develop your skills and experience. This is also a very friendly company to work for where you can enjoy the benefits of a long-term and stable career.

This role will play a key role in ensuring the site is running at optimum efficiency and meeting targets through ongoing planned and reactive maintenance as well as CI/project work.

Alongside the salary, you will also receive 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, as well as a profit share scheme and a 3-week holiday allowance.

JOB DESCRIPTION (Maintenance Technician)

A dedicated shift engineer working as part of the resident engineering team on our customer’s new Automated Warehouse system in Joliet, Illinois USA.

Undertake breakdown maintenance of site automation as required (OSR system, Conveyors, SDA, TDA, Bagging machines, Photographic stations sortation ramps and all other associated equipment).

Carry out PPM of automation equipment and first line fixes of facilities equipment

Complete breakdown reports and shift logs including any issues arising on shift which may have or had an effect on the performance of the site equipment and / or the maintenance department using the CMMS

Liaise with the customer operation to ensure workload is prioritised correctly

Undertake, improvement, repairs and modifications

Assist in project installation work including cost reduction activities

Learn company administrative procedures, and how to complete worksheets, time sheets etc

Any other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of this role.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

Completion of allocated planned maintenance activities across site – both electrical and mechanical.

Respond to machine and equipment breakdowns.

Working on conveyor systems, storage retrieval systems, materials handling equipment, sortation equipment with associated electrical controls and any hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Mechanically, you will have responsibility for reading and interpreting assembly drawings, hydraulic & pneumatic work, working across chains, belts and gearboxes. Strip, overhaul and rebuild of machinery.

Electrically, fault finding on PLC systems – predominantly Siemens, sensors, inverters, drives, motors, control panels and associated control systems.

Involvement in the ongoing asset care of machinery.

Supporting the site in continuous improvement exercises to look at improvement efficiency and processes.

Candidate profile: (Maintenance Technician)

Experience in a relevant industry or service with Automated material handling systems

To be a competent and supportive team member and an independent self-motivated worker

Self-motivated and a proactive approach to problem solving is essential

Ability to learn and develop on the job

Ability to work under pressure

Capacity to work as part of a team and as an individual

Meeting of agreed performance and targets set

Ability to work shifts and flexible hours

Experience & requirements for the role:

Previous experience in a Maintenance/Engineering Technician role previously. Worked within a fast paced, high-volume environment previously – possibly FMCG, automated warehousing, food production, packaging or pharmaceuticals would prove a good transfer.

Qualified engineer/technician.

Eligibility to work in the USA.

Mechanical or Electrical bias.

Worked on PLC systems, sensors, motors, inverters, control panels, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes previously.

Benefits: (Maintenance Technician)

Working in a very clean environment

Premium Health Insurance

Working for a market leader within a rapidly growing industry.

Offer excellent training and development opportunities

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Company Events & outings

TO APPLY

If you are interested in this Maintenance Technician role, please send your resume, and contact details to Michelle Cruise at Cruise Control Recruitment

INDIL

MC-ME-Joliet

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35.85 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Joliet, IL (Required)

Work Location: In person