Maintenance Mechanic

  • Rich Products Corporation
  • Joliet, Illinois
  • Full Time

Purpose Statement

The Maintanence Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
  • Uses assembly drawings, P&IDs and manuals to tune equipment for operation, uses electrical (VFDs, SCRs, motor starters) and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
  • Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed.
  • Works with operating devices such as gages, RTDs, pressure transmitters, I/Ps and vortex flow meters.
  • Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
  • Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
  • Operates Richs SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
  • Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.
  • Will be required to work with and train operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Must have 3-5 years experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems
  • Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must have the ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations
  • Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
  • Must be proficient on Richs SCADA system
  • Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge
  • Has basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowldege
  • Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
  • Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
  • Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures
  • Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned
Job ID: 484730094
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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