Chicago Tag and Label is a leading provider of innovative and customized print and label solutions, serving a diverse range of industries across the nation. With several decades of experience and a commitment to quality, we help businesses enhance their branding, streamline operations, and meet regulatory requirements through our extensive product offerings. Our solutions include custom labels, tags, form labels, and specialty products designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. Visit us on our website: www.chicagotag.com
The maintenance apprentice roll will work under senior technicians to learn electrical, mechanical, and building repair trades. Responsibilities include assisting with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, using hand tools and janitorial backup.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of equipment
- Clean and lubricate the portable press accessories, such as fan folders, sheeter tables, Evtecs, unwinds, rewinders, and gluing equipment.
- Inspect equipment for worn belts, gears, or bearings and report the problem to the maintenance manager.
- Clean press line shafts, check for loose screws, and replace oil-absorbing material.
- Assist with HVAC filter replacements and repairs.
- Assist with cleaning the humidification heads in production room.
- Install auxiliary equipment on presses including leveling and tramming for straightness.
- Weekly battery maintenance on forklifts/reach truck.
- Change sprinkler heads when needed.
- Facility Maintenance
- Shoveling snow and dirt for irrigation repairs.
- Changing light bulbs and ballast
- Using floor scrubber/Zamboni, clean floors in office, bathroom, and warehouse when needed.
- Repair/fix items in office (i.e. overhead bins, bathroom soap dispensers).
- Repair of any issues in bathrooms, leaky sinks, toilets etc.
- Janitorial
- Back up to facilities cleaner when out on vacation.
- Safety Compliance
- Monthly inspection of fire extinguishers.
- Ensure that all OSHA and facility safety regulations, including proper handling of hazardous solvents and inks, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in mechanics or in the process of acquiring.
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work with tools/mechanical.
- Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to work in a safe and organized manner.
- Ability to drive forklift/reach truck.
- Ability to read technical manuals, follow verbal instructions, and log work tasks.
- Willingness to learn machining and maintenance duties.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. several times daily and to work standing for eight hours per day
Employee Type/Schedule:
Full-time Hourly 40 hours; M – F 8 – 4:30 (Saturdays during peak season).
What we offer
- Hourly pay. Range of pay is from $23 to $27.00 which will depend on current skill set.
- Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 401(k) plan with Profit Sharing
- Time off plans including company paid holidays, vacation, and Illinois paid leave
- Supportive company culture focused on growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to https://www.chicagotag.com/careers
Chicago Tag & Label is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
