Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd shift (East State Street) at Prairie Farms in O'Fallon, Illinois

Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanic

Full Time

610 East State Street

O'Fallon, IL.

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success! We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high-quality products for you and your family.

At Prairie Farms, you'll become part of a dedicated team that manufactures and packages fluid milk. We offer full-time schedules with great benefits that include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and pension. You'll also enjoy paid time off, holidays, vacation, sick days, and your birthday.

• Shift: 11:30 pm-8:00 am two days off- Overtime as needed.


• Location: O'Fallon, Illinois


• Job Type: Full-time, 90-day probationary period


• Starting hourly rate: $23.03/hour


• Union: District NO. 9, International Association of Machinist and Aerospace workers; Must join the union after 30 days


• Must possess own hand tools; specialty tools will be provided.

Duties:

• Good interpersonal skills are a must.


• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair/owner manuals, engineering specifications, and parts catalogs as necessary.


• Maintenance on processing equipment, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installation of equipment.


• Adjust and repair packaging equipment as needed.


• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.


• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.


• Interface with Operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant reliability.


• Work with both Outside Contractors and Plant Operations to ensure all maintenance activities are completed in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes.


• High School diploma or GED preferred


• 2+ years of relevant maintenance experience required.


• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is a plus.


• Experience with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration preferred.

Qualifications/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull products weighing up to fifty pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead.


• Ability to stand, kneel and climb ladders and other physical requirements as needed.


• Must be able to pass a post-offer hair drug test, alcohol screening, and physical exam.

Apply today and join the Prairie Farms family!