Job description
Position Overview:
Kaluzny Bros., Inc (KBI) is seeking a Third Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team at our rendering plant in Rockdale, IL. A successful Maintenance Technician is a solution-focused self-starter that can troubleshoot on their feet and follow direction to effectively maintain industrial equipment at our plant.
Third Shift runs from 10 PM - 6:30 AM.
KBI is a family-owned and operated rendering company comprised of two operations: a grease processing facility and a bone and fat processing plant. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment and continuous improvement projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute daily preventative maintenance of equipment
- Perform corrective maintenance and repairs as needed both independently and with team members
- Work safely on wet and slippery floors and equipment and in variable temperatures
- Work in a manual labor environment (including the need to frequently walk, stand, sit, shovel, climb, crouch, and kneel) during varying temperatures across the seasons
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Follow the direction of the Maintenance Manager while staying highly organized and self-motivated
- Use effective problem-solving skills to minimize equipment downtime
- Exhibit a willing-to-learn attitude to effectively work with others and across an array of equipment
- Be adaptable to change and an effective communicator (both written and verbal)
- Follow all Company safety and compliance protocols and guidelines
- Adhere to the principles of honesty, integrity, and respect in every aspect of their role
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs on an occasional basis, lift and reach overhead, and crouch and bend down to work on equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- A high school diploma, GED, technical/trade school certificate, or similar
- Experience with computer-based applications for basic business functions such as email, Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits:
- $1000 sign-on onus
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with all premiums paid by the company!
- HSA account with company contribution
- 401k with company match (KBI attempts a 100% company match)
- Paid holidays, sick time, birthday, and vacations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Extended hours
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Joliet, IL 60436: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Industrial maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
- Stick welding: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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