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Georgia Nut Company · 6 days ago

Mechanic Engineer

Skokie, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Reports food safety and quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.

Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and replace equipment and components involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, relay logic systems.

Keep work area clean at all times.

Responsible for communicating work status to Engineers and the Engineering Manager.

Move equipment and machinery using standard methods of lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking, skidding and rolling.

Perform work in a safe, clean, thorough and professional manner.

Assesses situations and develop solutions and estimated time frames to satisfy work requests.

Researches and comprise parts lists necessary to satisfy work requests.

Must adhere to all company and department policies and procedures.

Completes assigned work in an acceptable and productive time frame.

Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals to assist in troubleshooting as well as identifying parts needed for repairs.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with all GNC associates.

Work overtime and weekends as needed.

All other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager

Qualification

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MeasurementsTroubleshootingElectrical schematicsMechanical equipmentBearingsGear boxesPower transmissionsPump sealsClutchesBrakesControl valvesMotorsHydraulicsPneumaticsPumpsFrequency drivesTransducersSolenoidsRelaysMotor startersSwitchesEncodersTachometersDrive controlsPipeTubingPipe fittingsCircuit boardsPLCsTransmitters

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Possess a 2 year technical degree in a maintenance field or minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance field. Two of the five years must be in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

Ability to use simple math; adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.

Ability to take measurements.

Ability to troubleshoot problems without supervision.

Ability to read and follow instructions.

Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.

Ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery.

Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel (suppliers).

Basic knowledge of bearings, bushings, gear boxes, fixed / variable power transmissions systems, pump seals, clutches, brakes, manual / automatic control valves, motors, couplings, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, variable frequency drives, transducers, solenoids, relays, motor starters, switches (flow, Photo, proximity, level, pressure, etc..), encoders, tachometers, AC and DC drive controls, pipe, tubing, pipe fittings, circuit boards, programmable logic controllers, transmitters, machining, welding and fabrication etc.

Ability to set up and operate shop equipment and portable power tools.