Job description
Brand New Plant Startup! 100+ years ago, OSI started as a family-owned butcher shop in the Chicago area and have grown to be one of the largest food processing companies in the world. As our companies grows – we want you to join and grow with us. At our recently opened plant, we produce dry sausage, beans and salsa products for well known customers.
Our team is made up of more than 20,000 employees in 18 countries. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We believe that every person can make a difference. If you are looking to make a real impact in your career, OSI is the place for you!
Why join us?
We know that you make a difference. So we strive to make a difference in your life as well with the competitive pay and benefits you'd expect from an industry leader, plus:
- Great starting pay rates and appreciation pay of $1.00/hour more every week if you work your scheduled shifts in that week
- Annual merit increases
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Overtime Availability
- 401(k) matching and profit sharing programs
- Generous vacation package, sick days and paid holidays
- Legal service benefit available
- Company Paid term life and AD&D insurance
- Great potential for growth with internal promotions
- Tuition reimbursement program available
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of production machines and plant facilities and for the proper preventative maintenance of the plant and production equipment assigned.
- Diagnose and repair malfunctioning production and plant equipment
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment
- Lubricate the production equipment on a daily basis
- Replace broken belts, bearings, motors, electrical systems on the production equipment as necessary
- Monitor and correct the oil levels and oil condition on the production equipment on a weekly basis
- Calibrate production equipment to ensure that all parts are running in synch
- Build machine modifications or system improvements as requested by management
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and controls for production equipment and throughout plant
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Keep area clean
Required Skills
EDUCATION & REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 1 year on the job training by other maintenance mechanics
- 3-5 years experience in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of plant production machinery working knowledge of mechanical inspection and repairs
- Demonstrates mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance abilities
- Experience in 3 phase electric and AC/DC control circuitry skills are essential
- Ability to read diagrams plus repair high speed packaging machinery, PLC's, welding and machine shop skills are a plus
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have own hand tools.
OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.
Work Environment:
- Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
- Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
- This role does not require any domestic travel
- Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
- Position requires the physical ability to stand/walk for the duration of work hours.
OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.
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