Maintenance Mechanic (2786)

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:

The duties of the Maintenance Mechanic are responsible for maintaining the production facility and equipment to ensure safe and quality products. Additionally, responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and support equipment such as HV/AC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration system, processing, and packaging equipment. Broad skills required in mechanical and electrical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, AC drives, and PLCs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures operations of plant machinery utilizing both electrical and mechanical skills to troubleshoot equipment and by completing preventive maintenance requirements: controls downtime by ascertaining needed repairs and parts replacement and completing repairs in timely fashion.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by informing production workers of routine techniques, answering questions, and responding to inquiries.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and updating certified skill levels.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Share knowledge of applicable mechanical concepts/ principles with other maintenance personnel.
• Read equipment manuals, blueprints, and other sources of information to build knowledge, and assure appropriate operation and repair of equipment.
• Communicate effectively with outside vendors and equipment manufacturers.
• Inform the appropriate facility personnel/supervisor of any modifications or system malfunctions.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience:

• Ability to legally work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment strongly preferred.
• Possess basic plumbing, metalworking, and general facilities/ building maintenance welding, machining, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, drafting, and blueprint reading knowledge.
• Proficiency with PLC strongly preferred (Allen Bradley Programming).
• General mechanical skills and knowledge related to troubleshooting and service of various equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in temperatures below 40 degrees.
• Able to grip and grasp small objects repeatedly.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail and demonstrate independent reasoning and judgment.
• Able to work in various elements- cold/ heat/ humidity.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to push or pull at a rate of up to 75 pounds of force.
• Ability to read equipment and service manuals.
• Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Able to work in a cold, damp environment.
• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours per day.
• Able to bend, twist, stoop on an occasional basis.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.

Pay range for this position is between $30.00/hr to $35.00/hr depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Training and Development, Vacation & PTO, Referral Bonus Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement

Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.