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Synergy Flavors · 3 months ago

Sr. Maintenance Technician

US - West 37th Street, Chicago

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$30.23/hr - $45.35/hr

5+ years exp

Synergy Flavors is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead the Maintenance Team by providing job assignments and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role involves maintaining and repairing equipment, executing capital projects, and fostering collaboration within the department.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Ensure that maintenance techs work effectively with the customer and contractors to complete all tasks to the specification required

Develop, plan, and execute capital projects through-out the facility

Subject matter expert and have superior knowledge of the plant operating systems and utilities processes

Build strong relationships and utilize external resources to assist or help troubleshoot critical failures or ongoing issues

Participate and initiate projects (solve problems) to upgrade the facility and manufacturing processes within the day to day maintenance scope

Communicate significant issues to your supervisor and or next level manager. Formulate solutions to those issues on both the short term and long term

Participate and help develop a vision (5-year plan), and potential capital improvements towards a future planning of the Hamilton facility

Conduct preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and servicing a wide variety of production equipment

Respond immediately to emergency situations. Maintain and address unsafe conditions in the plant. The MTI is expected to elevate any safety concerns to Mgmt. daily

Cross train with other technicians to broaden their knowledge base in all areas of the plant and the Maintenance Department

Utilize outside resources to assist or help troubleshoot critical failures or ongoing issues

Actively participate in departmental meetings, activities, and lean initiatives

Troubleshoot issues and resolve them with minimal or no assistance with the specific intent to eliminate a re-occurrence

Qualification

Stationary Engineer licenseElectrical systemsMechanical systemsPneumatic systemsHydraulic systemsPLC experienceTechnical training certificationsGeneral maintenance proceduresSafety proceduresPower tools operationProblem-solving skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

H.S. Diploma or GED required

5+ years of previous experience in a maintenance mechanic position

Stationary Engineer license- *Chicago specific requirement*

Experience with Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Motors, Conveyors, and PLCs

Knowledge of electrical and/or hydraulic systems

Understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques

Proven effective problem-solving skills - engaging internal and external customers as needed

Written and verbal communication skills

Able to work OT including some weekends, holidays, and nights

Previous experience with 5S, electrical/mechanical schematics

Safety procedures – Arc Flash, LOTO, PPE, Confined Space, Chemical Handling

Must be able to work safely following all OSHA and SQF requirements

Must be able to operate power material handling equipment and power tools in a safe and effective manner

Preferred

Technical training certifications, preferred

Company

Synergy Flavors

Synergy Flavors is a manufacturer and supplier of flavorings, extracts and essences, with a truly global footprint. It is a sub-organization of Carbery Group.

Founded in 1886

Wauconda, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees