Job Description
Job Description
At Prinova, our passion for food knows no bounds! With a rich history spanning over four decades in the food industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted global supplier and manufacturer of functional food ingredients, flavors, and aromas. With CUSTOMER FOCUS as our central core value, we put pride in our work to ensure the end user has a quality product.
For the past four years, Prinova has proudly received national acclaim as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, a testament to our status as an exceptional employer.
Guided by the renowned FISH® philosophy, we prioritize creating meaningful work interactions, fostering community engagement, and empowering professional growth, ensuring a remarkable and fulfilling experience for our team members.
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift
Department: Maint/Engineering
Location: Carol Stream, IL
Type: Full Time
Summary:
The Plant Maintenance Technician conducts preventative maintenance and repair work of our physical plant and manufacturing assets at the Carol Stream and Hanover Park facilities; they also perform electrical and other mechanical modifications and installations to the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Ensures safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment
- Maximize productive uptime of equipment
- Safely troubleshoot live voltage using a voltmeter
- Executes scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
- Completes Work Order requests as needed and assigned on a timely basis
- Completes facility specific requests as needed on a timely basis
- Resolves most issues in house, electrical troubleshooting and fabrication
- Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly Maintenance shop and related areas
Principle Duties:
The person in this position will perform the following tasks:
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using troubleshooting techniques as required.
- Completes preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- Completes routine electrical repair, adjustment, and installation work
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Controls downtime by informing Plant Manager and production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
- Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
- Assists in maintaining equipment, parts, and supplies inventories as directed by Lead Technician and Maintenance Clerk
- Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations such as GMPs.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Completes special projects relating to product development and quality control.
- Assists in the implementation of, and complies with, Company safety initiatives.
- Familiar with CMMS software.
- Familiar with PLC’s and control logic.
Any other tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and/or Experience:
Examples:
- High School degree or general education degree (GED) required
- 3-5 years industrial manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in food industry
- Equipment and electrical technical understanding, basic safety and installation
- Some HVAC, Boiler knowledge, Plumbing, Welding, Power Tools
- Computer Skills
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Job Knowledge, Productivity
- Willing to work overtime, Multi job functions
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Travel:
Must be willing to travel to support Hanover Park and Itasca locations as needed
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
- Ability to stand for an extended periods of time
- Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
- Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
- Ability to work above shoulders
- Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement
- Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
- Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.
Quality/Safety Responsibilities: REQUIRED ON ALL POSITIONS
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Pay – $18.00/hr - $28.00/hr
Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employer paid STD and LTD
- HSA and FSA
- PTO
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Roth with employer match
- Eight Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
- Personal growth including training and development opportunities
Company DescriptionAs one of the world's largest distributors of functional ingredients and a provider of nutrient premixes, Prinova creates value for global food, beverage and supplement manufacturers.
Company Description
As one of the world's largest distributors of functional ingredients and a provider of nutrient premixes, Prinova creates value for global food, beverage and supplement manufacturers.