Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift

Job Location: Chicago

Ferrara
2945 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60623

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

Ferrara offer excellent benefits, paid time off and holiday schedules, and growth opportunities. Starting wages at $31.94 plus shift differential for talented maintenance professionals.
Explore your career opportunities at our manufacturing facility in Chicago (2945 W. 31st)!! Seeking a talented, talented Maintenance Mechanic to help our organization grow and improve efficiencies. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position will provide technical support, hands-on execution and direction to facilitate maintenance activities including troubleshooting, major overhauls, and critical downtimes.

Ways you will make a difference

• Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers, gears, sprockets chains, knives, etc. using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC.
• Cleans, lubricates and adjusts guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, and timing for process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.
• Installs change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders etc.) on production machinery to run a different size, shape or product.
• Reads blueprints, diagrams, programs /ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation.
• Installs new equipment.
• Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision.
• Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing his supervisor of significant problems.
• Displays cooperation by working closely with Production personnel.
• Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

High school Diploma or GED. 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Maintenance, OR related area of study, OR Journeyman Certification, preferred

Experiences that will support your success

• 3 years of experience as a Lubricator for internal applicants and show proof of attending a technical school pursuing a Technical Degree in Maintenance field or related area of study OR,
• 3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic OR,
• Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance or related area of study AND 1 year of prior experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
• Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications.

• Experience in a food-manufacturing environment is preferred

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Pay: $31.94 per hour