Industrial Maintenance Technician (2Nd Shift)

Position Overview:

Kaluzny Bros., Inc (KBI) is seeking a Second ShiftIndustrialMaintenance 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.

Second Shift runs from 3 PM - 1 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: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
• Stick welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person