Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive hourly pay and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you!  We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic located at our manufacturing facility in Wheeling, IL. 

Pay: $32.31 / hour

Your Role:

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for following all standard work practices and procedures to include hot work permit system, proper startup and shutdown of all plant equipment, confined space policy, identify permit and non-permit confined spaces in the plant, Lockout Tagout procedures, critical safety rules, plant and department safety rules, PPE, MSDS policy and procedures, plant fire protection system alarms and diesel pump.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Complete work orders in computer.
• Lookup crib part in computer on SAP and sign parts out properly and pass on jobs in orderly fashion.
• Perform minor electrical work as needed with proper training– for example: unwire and rewire direct replacement parts, such as valves, photo eyes, small motors, etc.
• Rebuild pumps and change mechanical seals, trouble shoot and repair extrusion vacuum loading systems.
• Know application of hydraulic and pneumatic valves on Thermoformers, Punch Presses, and Extruders.
• Rebuild and change blades on granulators and blowers, install coating rolls and nip rolls, use inside, outside micrometers and other shop measuring tools, bore and broach gears and sprockets, machine and fabricate parts to tolerances of +-.001, weld with mig and arc welding machines.
• PM Thermoformer, Punch Presses, PM Extruders, perform hoist inspections, replace and align motors, Unjam scrap lines and change cyclone and baler filters and perform pipefitting including tubing and hydraulic fittings.
• Comply with all plant rules, safety rules, GMP and PPE guidelines and department work instructions.
• Work as directed by department supervisor and as assigned by shift lead.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Understand the roles and actions of different individuals for plant emergency response.
• Gain knowledge of asbestos location and radioactive devices in the plant and proper handling.
• Know the domestic water system and where the shutoffs are and know where the main gas shutoff is located.
• Practice good housekeeping and clean up after all jobs.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

You will love it here if…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

What we have to offer you here at Reynolds

• Wisely Pay Card – so you can get your money fast
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Wellness Program that pays you back up to $1,000 a year!
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Employee Resource Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Enhanced Musculoskeletal Wellness Program

We need you to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of apprentice program or 2 years’ experience in maintenance repair
• Certification to operate a Forklift Truck, Scissors Lift, Cherry Picker and Bobcat
• Ability to do basic machine shop, welding and blueprint reading
• Ability to successfully pass the Company designated written test
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Icing on the cake:

• Ability to speak, read, and write with a proficiency in English.

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

            Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!

   Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.