Maintenance Mechanic- Processing Department

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

TheMaintenance Mechanicin the Processing Department will have responsibility for repairing, reporting, and making recommendations regarding all of the machinery within the processing area. They will also take responsibility for their work area to help produce a safe and quality food product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, and repair equipment using hand and power tools of the plumbing trade such as pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, and torches.
• Install, service, and repair electric motors, heaters, coolers, refrigerators, and other related equipment.
• Maintain central steam and chemical water treatment systems, as well as other systems, using gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions.
• Move and replace machinery and auxiliary apparatus using hand and electric trucks, forklifts, and dollies.
• Replace fuses, light bulbs, circuit breakers, electric switches, and other electrical equipment.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Maintain records and prepares reports related to the work regarding equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Prepare written reports on projects and equipment conditions.
• Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Unload equipment off trucks by hand or with the use of a pallet jack/forklift.
• Change over, repair, and/or adjust beehive heads, grinder screws and heads, dumper cylinders and chutes, stuffer feed screws, vacuum pumps and gearboxes, motors for smokehouses, rooftop condensers, motors for kitchen exhaust fans in the loft, and other equipment as needed.
• Maintains work area in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Lubricate equipment as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all forklifts/pallet jacks.
• Repair racks (castors) and Perform building and/or masonry repair.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Understand PLC ladder logic and industrial electrical systems.

Pay range for this position is between $30/hr to $40/hr depending on experience.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to legally work in the United States is required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Four years of experience in the mechanical or electrical trades preferred.
• Completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical or electric trades may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Must know the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the maintenance trades.
• Must know about electric motors, generators, pumps, pressure systems, water systems, and other equipment and systems.
• Must know about the servicing and maintenance of simple power, heating, and cooling units.
• Must know occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and maintenance trades.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)