Job Description
Job DescriptionMeat Production Maintenance Technician.1st shift.
Aurora, IL Stock Yards location.Hablamos Español.Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 4:00pm and Saturdays as needed. OT.
Preferred Experience:
- Meat Processing Equipment Experience.
- Industrial Refrigeration and HVAC.
- Electrical and PLC Troubleshooting.
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
- Physical Endurance in Cold Conditions.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
- Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
- Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).
- Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
- Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.).
- Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
- Responsible for company tools, replacement parts and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
- If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
SUPERVISION RELATIONSHIPS:
- Internal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel.
- External: Outside vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education/Training: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
- Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision.
Physical Requirements: JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
- SIT Occasionally.
- STAND Frequently.
- WALK Frequently.
- DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment).
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
- 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously.
- 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently.
- 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
- 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
- Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
- 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently.
- 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently.
- 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
- 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
- Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
- Push/pull Occasionally e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units.
- Climb/balance Occasionally e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector.
- Stoop/squat Frequently.
- Kneel/bend Occasionally.
- Bend Frequently.
- Reach above shoulder Occasionally.
- Grasp objects Frequently.
- Manipulate objects Frequently.
- Twisting Occasionally.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).
The expected base rate for this role is between $28.00 - $38.00.
As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.