Maintenance Mechanic
We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic position.
Do you have some basic mechanical skills?
Do you want to learn more?
We have both entry level and experienced positions open
Entry level needs some basic mechanical skills
Experienced need to know injection molding machines
In this position the Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties. Attention to even the smallest detail no matter how small the job may be, is expected. You may learn to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment.
Job outline and expectations
Safety is number one at HQC, and everyone is expected to work safely at all times.
• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
• Ensures that his/her work habits adhere to the policies and practices of the department and the facility.
• Ensures that all Health, Safety and Environmental features and/or functions of the machinery are operational and within specification, before machinery is turned over to an operator for production.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• The work revolves around injection molding machines, robots, conveyors, automation of various types of machinery. It also includes maintenance and repair of the building, which could include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, & cleaning.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Work on a number of automated devices.
• Maintain several packaging equipment (baggers, conveyors, tapers,) etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair of all production equipment.
• Work independently.
• Adhere to maintenance schedules.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Flexible work hours and days if needed
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand held tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Generates, completes work orders as assigned and ensures that the maintenance log on individual equipment is kept up to date and accurate.
• Submits supplies requisitions and maintains proper spare parts inventory levels as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct several PMs (Preventive Maintenance) on a routine basis per schedule.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Ability to work overtime if needed, which could include the weekend.
Make suggestions to make our and your processes and procedures better, safer and more efficient.
• Other jobs duties as defined by supervisors.
Expected to keep your work area neat and clean at all times.
Conduct your own inspection of the work you have performed making sure that your work area has been left the same or better than it was before.
NOTE: Associate will be educated to apply Lock Out Tag Out, AIB, SQF, ISO and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
Able to work weekends and overtime if needed
• Experience with the maintenance of industrial or manufacturing equipment is helpful
Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to use a fork truck or be able to learn.
• This position requires good people skills when dealing with machine operators of all levels of experience to determine the running status of the equipment or maintenance requirements.
This position needs to have good decision making skills, a high level of observation and a willingness to ask questions to have a better understanding.
• This position also requires good diagnostic skills relative to quality issues along with the ability to work as a team to resolve any concerns.
Additional skills are a plus:
Mechanical & technical skills
Read and follow schematics
HVAC, elect. Plumbing, carpentry
The above description is a sample of some of the job requirements, but may not be all of them. Other duties as assigned may be required as needed
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
Compensation will depend on experience
Benefits available after 90 days
Health, Life, Disability, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Vacation days-5 days after 1 year, 10 days after 2 years
7 Paid Holidays
401(k) and match up to 4%
We have other mechanical positions available,
Apply M-F 8:00a-3:30p
HQC
230 Kendall Point Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
630-820-5550
630-820-5549 (fax)
employment@hqcinc.com