Maintenance Mechanic (400 West Highway 50, O'Fallon)
Prairie Farms

O'Fallon, Illinois

Posted in Manufacturing and Production


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Job Info


Ice Cream Specialties, A Division of Prairie Farms, is hiring for a full time Plant Mechanic. 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 ice cream novelties. 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, and sick days.

Starting at $28.44 hourly (based on skills, abilities and experience)

Benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Delta Dental, AVESIS Vision and Lincoln Life insurance

  • Shift: 3pm-11pm; Monday through Friday, Weekends and Overtime as required
  • Location: O'Fallon, IL
  • Job Type: Full-time, 60-day probationary period
  • Union: Teamsters Local 50; Must join union after 30 days

Duties:

  • Must have trouble shooting skills and ability to work with little supervision
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities to maintain plant production
  • Good interpersonal skills 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.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

  • Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes.
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
  • Experience in dairy environment preferred

Qualifications/Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, push, pull product weighing up to fifty pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead.
  • Ability to stand, kneel climb ladders and other physical requirements as needed.
  • Must be able to pass drug test, alcohol screening, and physical exam.


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