Mechanic- Maintenance 1 - Chicago Racine - 2nd Shift

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

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’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining operation of machinery and mechanical equipment thru preventive/predictive maintenance. 

Job Responsibilities  

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  Assist to install and service different pieces of equipment, using required self-supplied and company-supplied hand tools 

  
  


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  Perform assigned preventive maintenance task 

  
  


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  Moving and raising components using hoists, dollies, or other provided equipment 

  
  


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  Updating daily work communications 

  
  


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  Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies in order 

  
  


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  Responsible for a clean and hazard free work area throughout the entire day 

  
  


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  Use and maintain safety equipment on job sites 

  
  


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  Other duties as business needs 

  
  


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  Ability to follow applicable safety and environment requirements, food safety, GMP’s 

  
  


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  Execute job order assignments and keep accurate job order records. 

  
  


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  Perform other duties as assigned 

  
  

Experience & Skills  

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  1-3 years' experience preferred 

  
  


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  Mechanically inclined 

  
  


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  Basic mechanics and electrical knowledge 

  
  


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  Computer and technology aptitude 

  
  


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  Must be able to read and understand various methods of mechanical and other technical drawings. 

  
  


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  Basic knowledge on the correct use and care of various tools used in maintenance work 

  
  


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  Must be able to follow procedures as outlined in equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual 

  
  


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  Basic knowledge on how to gas, arc, and/or TIG weld 

  
  


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  Basic knowledge on diagnosing equipment failures and correct them 

  
  


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  Should be familiar with air compressors, various pumps, boilers, and other common mechanical equipment 

  
  

Education  

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  High School Diploma or the equivalent of a GED or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience 

  
  

Work Environment 

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  Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time 

  
  


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  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances 

  
  


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  Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces 

  
  


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  Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environment