Fontanini was established in 1960; from Lucca, Italy to Chicago, Illinois, the Fontanini family has been creating authentic Italian meats, toppings, and specialty sausages for generations. With a commitment to genuine, handcrafted family recipes, it’s a name that customers equate with excellence! In 2017, Fontanini joined the Hormel Foods family. Hormel shared the family values and commitment to quality production making them the perfect match!

Fontanini offers a competitive pay program including excellent benefits to include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

Fontanini located in McCook, IL just outside of Chicago is seeking Experienced Maintenance Mechanics. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a food manufacturing environment with a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a strong mechanical and electrical skillset.

Position Summary: Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Shift: 3rd shift hours, Alternative work schedule with Saturday and Sundays required.

Pay Range: The base pay range starts at $30.00-$42.00 per hour however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

Benefits: Fontanini Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages (plus bonus), annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan and more.

Position Responsibilities:

Performs preventative maintenance on wide variety of packaging and processing equipment.
Specifies parts required. Orders if needed, and makes needed repairs based on PM.
Assists with training new and/or less skilled maintenance and production personnel.
Troubleshoots basic electrical problems using various test equipment and ladder logic diagrams.
Troubleshoots mechanical problems using various measurement equipment and mechanical expertise.
Devises, plans, and completes mechanical upgrades, modifications and overhauls.
Completes changeovers on production lines by following changeover check sheet and recommends modification to the sheet as needed.
Performs routine daily setup and adjustment of all production equipment.
Follow all safety and company policies.
Participate in safety and quality trainings.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Five (5) years of production maintenance experience
Refrigeration and HVAC experience is a plus.
Ability to repair equipment using hand tools.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Ability to read the input/output of electrical schematics.
Helpful i.e. Knowledge of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers)..
High School education or the equivalent.
Demonstrated work experience in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and use custom equipment and assist in installations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Initiative to work independently.
Lift, carry or move light/heavy loads up to 50lbs
Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties.
Work weekends when plant enters busy season and when needed.
Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting preferably food manufacturing.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.