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Maintenance Technician

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Arcola, IL 61910, US

Salary

$25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Arcola

Starting Pay for position: $25

 

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About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com. 

Your Opportunity: 

 

The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Impact: Reporting to the Facilities Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment in a manufacturing and distribution plant by ensuring all equipment is safe and ready for use.

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What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:

    • Daily PM’s on machines and facilities as scheduled.

    • Machine diagnostic and repair (sewing machines, air compressors, conveyor systems)

    • Facility maintenance includes light fixture repairs, pallet rack repair, etc.

    • Working with other departments to determine the best solutions to issues presented.

    • Fabrication for small projects to expand current capabilities.

    • Building system infrastructure inspections and repairs as needed. 

 

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

  • Ability to prioritize and organize with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. 1-3 yrs

  • Desire and willingness to learn complex machinery. 1-2yrs

  • Strong technical problem-solving skills.  3-5yrs

  • PLC diagnostics and repair 1-3yrs

  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical system failures. 3-5 yrs

  • Familiarity with CMMS systems 1-3yrs

  • Ability to work with small parts (sewing machine parts)

  • Must be willing and able to be on an “on call” list for the facility security alarm system.

  • Maintain a neat and clean work environment.

  • Must be able to attend both offsite and onsite training.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed including overtime.

  • Work independently with little supervision.

  • Assist and participate in Six Sigma, Lean or Continuous Improvement projects.

  • Follow LOTO and PPE procedures as required.

  • Assist with other facility needs as they arise.

 Education / Certifications:

  • Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical maintenance strongly preferred.

  • Mechanical/Electrical experience will be considered in place of a degree.

Physical Requirements:

  • Daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
  • Daily operation of hand tools including ratcheting wrenches, sockets, etc.
  • Reading, communication, math.
  • Standing for 8 hours a day or longer.
  • Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.

 

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity. 

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

 

 

 

 




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