Machine Technician

Current Opportunities with The Jel Sert Company

The Jel Sert Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Scheduled

Work Hours:

2nd shift:
Monday - Saturday - 1:30pm - 10:00pm AND 3rd shift: 9:30pm - 6:00am

Department
:
Powder Department, Manufacturing

Location
:
West Chicago, IL (Far Western Suburbs)

Minimum Salary
: $32.00

Employment Type
:
Regular Full Time

Shifts
: 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift

Scheduled Work Hours
:

2nd shift:
Monday - Saturday - 1:30pm - 10:00pm with OT and Saturday as needed

3rd shift: 9:30pm - 6:00am with OT and Saturday as needed

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY

For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification along with making Fortune’s Great Place to Work in Chicago and Great Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Machine Technician
. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!

Machine Technicians are responsible for repairing and maintaining production equipment while adhering to quality and safety procedures/regulations in a fast paced work environment.

We are hiring one (1) on second (2nd) shift and one (1) on third (3rd) shift. Hours are shown below:

2nd shift: Monday - Saturday - 1:30pm - 10:00pm with OT and Saturday as needed

3rd shift: Monday - Saturday - 9:30pm - 6:00am with OT and Saturday as needed

It may require the employee to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

It may require the employee to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

include the following:

This job description is only a summary of typical functions. Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a clean work environment at all times.
• Adhere to quality and safety procedures/regulations.
• Complete work assignments in a timely fashion with minimal direction.
• Recommend process improvements ideas.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Experience as a maintenance mechanic/technician within a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with in the food industry preferred.
• Previous experience troubleshooting and performing routine preventative maintenance required.
• Experience installing, verifying and validating new equipment preferred.
• Familiarity of machine tear-down and rebuilds a preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical skills required.
• Previous experience and knowledge preferred in the following areas: machine elements, instrumentation, hydraulics/ pneumatics, PLC troubleshooting, LOTO, GMP’s, and safety regulations.

• Capable of working independently as well as in a team based environment
• Desire to learn, take on challenges and responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to the department needs as changes occur.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, bilingual (Spanish) beneficial but not required.
• Must be able to complete and pass the skills assessment test.
• Must be able to pass the physical and functional job screen.

Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the interview process.…