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Overview

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. They are looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment through troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic failures on production equipment
  • Utilize P and IDs, assembly drawings, schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools to determine root cause
  • Troubleshoot PLC and SLC systems, motor starters, VFDs, SCRs, and control circuits
  • Restore equipment to safe, reliable operating condition with minimal downtime
  • Install, calibrate, and maintain RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transmitters, I P converters, and flow meters
  • Perform logic troubleshooting and basic SCADA navigation to support system reliability
  • Support configuration adjustments and operational tuning as needed
  • Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and calibration tasks
  • Tune equipment to maintain optimal operating conditions
  • Document maintenance findings and corrective actions in SAP or CMMS systems
  • Identify recurring failures and recommend long term corrective solutions
  • Create, update, and close work orders accurately in SAP
  • Record labor, parts usage, and repair details
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs and participate in shift handoffs
  • Perform basic plumbing, metalworking, fabrication, and general building maintenance
  • Support HVAC systems and facility upkeep as required
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with GMP standards
  • Follow lockout tagout procedures and all site safety protocols
  • Participate in safety initiatives and report hazards immediately
  • Support Operators and production teams during changeovers and troubleshooting
  • Train new associates and team members on required maintenance skill sets
  • Assist operations with basic troubleshooting when needed
  • Contribute to production improvement and associate involvement initiatives

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 to 5 years of hands on maintenance experience in food processing or regulated manufacturing
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and control systems
  • Experience troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, pumps, and drives
  • Working knowledge of PLC logic troubleshooting
  • Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and work in a fast paced production environment
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How this job compares in Niles, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $31/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois, whose middle half runs $25–$38/hr across 252 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 47% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Niles, IL

Niles, IL currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 1 employer. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 367 other active welding openings from 265 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Niles, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (18), Gerber Collision & Glass (8), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $36/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Melrose Park at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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