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Maintenance Technician

Aurora, Illinois•Full-time
$28 - $38 hourly
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About the Job
Meat 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.

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.

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