Maintenance Technician

Job Description$2500 sign on bonus! This northern Illinois company we are working with has been in business for over 80 years! They have a strong reputation for maintaining a positive, promote from within, people-focused culture.Key Responsibilities: Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment. Troubleshoot equipment as well as plant mechanical systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly. Assist with equipment changeovers and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed. Participates in Continuous Improvement, also provides suggestions to improve processes, and participates in team projectsPosition Requirements• Food manufacturing experience preferred.• Must be able to learn basic computer skills to process work orders.• Strong mechanical background in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing bearings.• Strong mechanical background with maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing seals and gaskets.• Strong plus if trained and experienced in compressed air systems, basic plumbing/piping, Boilers, and Hydraulics.• Strong mechanical background in a production setting; troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, bearings, and brakes.Interested? Please contact me directly for more information or apply online for consideration. This position is an urgent need and qualified candidates will be interviewed this weekJon Kilpatrick Search Consultant• gpac ManufacturingEmail: jon.kilpatrick@gogpac.comgogpac.com