Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

Immediate Hiring for Experienced Maintenance Technicians at Glanbia Performance Nutrition!

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is $35.00-40.00/hour (+ $3.00 shift differential), depending on level of experience.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off, $5,000 sign-on bonus and 6% 401K match!

Monday through Friday schedule - with Overtime opportunities!

• 3rd Shift: 10:00pm-6:30am

Job Summary:

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing routine preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Technician include the execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week on a shift, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance.

Primary Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (blenders, scales, bottle rinsers/fillers/cappers/labelers, check weighers, case erectors, case sealers, palletizers, stretch wrappers, DC /AC motor & drives etc.).
• Maintain and develop job skills through internal and external training programs.
• Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from suppliers through Parts Clerk.
• Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance to safety and quality requirements.
• 1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, contact Electrical & Controls Technicians if additional support is needed.
• Work with production staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.
• Able to self-train and operate production equipment.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance and training to team members including maintenance trainees & operators.
• Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Conduct equipment inspections to identify and analyze corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work various shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills (Experience):

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting filling and or packaging equipment.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with electromechanical troubleshooting 24V-480V systems.
• Experience using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.
• Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery.
• Experience in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of NEC.
• Basic knowledge of UL508A and NFPA 79 codes preferred.
• Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
• Arc Flash and PPE Requirements.
• General industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting.
• Strong ability with time management and task prioritization skills.
• Strong experience demonstrating ownership of equipment reliability.
• Demonstrated knowledge/skill in Root Cause Analysis and corrective action.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical formulas and mechanical math.
• Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution.
• AC & DC Drive / Motor PMs, wiring & troubleshooting required. Parameter setup preferred.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.
• Motion Training with Servo Drives and Motors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate effectively with other plant personnel as well as company resources, vendors and diverse teams.
• Working knowledge/skill using Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Working knowledge/skill using CMMS such as SAP preferred.
• Excellent safety record, attendance, and punctuality.

Decision Making/Problem Solving:

• Process improvement implementation, work with experienced team members, maintenance lead, operations and engineering to improve equipment reliability.
• Report/correct unsafe conditions in the building or with the equipment.
• Implement safety improvement projects.
• Own the equipment in their areas and be a mentor to others.

Educational Requirements:

• High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Technician level formal schooling - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic - Preferred
• Basic PLC and Drive training - Preferred

Preferred Experience Type:

• Industrial Maintenance experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of GMP/HACCP.
• Experience in food processing and packaging equipment and processes.
• Dry powder filling experience is preferred.
• Fabrication experience is preferred.
• Welding experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• English required (read and write).
• Spanish as a second language (preferred).
• Must have own hand tools.
• Skilled in operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.