Experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for electrical installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, along with general building upkeep. The role involves working both indoors and outdoors and requires following safety protocols.

The position requires reading work instructions, strong communication, and basic computer data entry skills. Prioritization and timely response to maintenance requests are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer data input skills.
• Self-starter with sense of urgency.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of electrical trade functions to include installation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Performs checks and balances on machines to assure the proper functioning.
• Inspects, tests and adjusts all systems, machinery and equipment per maintenance schedule.
• Responds to safety and security calls regarding machinery.
• Inspects damaged parts and repairs as needed.
• Delivers and/or picks up supplies when needed.
• Maintains work area in a neat and clean manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Reading instructions

Decision making

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

Basic Function

Maintenance of machines and building equipment, facility repair, electrical, calibration, installations, preventative maintenance and other duties to keep production operating efficiently and safely.

Physical Requirements

Maximum Lift Weight 50 #

Maximum Push/Pull Weight 200 #

% Of Time Sitting 10%

% Of Time Standing 90%

Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: Yes; At times anyone who works in maintenance may have to work outside during the heat of summer or the cold of winter. Repairs are sometimes needed to equipment that is located outside.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of electrical trade functions to include installation, maintenance and repair of equipment
• Performs checks and balances on machines to assure the proper functioning .
• Inspects, tests and adjusts all systems, machinery and equipment per maintenance schedule
• Responds to verbal or written instructions for safety and security calls regarding machinery.
• Inspects damaged parts, determines nature of repair and uses repair tools to rework or refinish worn or damaged parts
• Upkeeps the grounds to include mowing, shrubs, trees, general yard work and parking lot repairs.
• Repairs minor problems of buildings and foundations to include the roof, ceilings, walls, floors, basements and all mechanical contents of the building.
• Delivers and/or picks up supplies when needed.
• Applies general knowledge of carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, welding, painting and masonry work as needed.
• Resolves problems and discrepancies with jobs and/or interacts with management to amend the issue.
• Records repair and preventative maintenance details into electronic systems
• Maintains work area in a neat and clean manner.
• Returns tools and unused maintenance supplies to maintenance room at end of each day.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefit information available on company website.

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Good communication skills
• Computer Data input skills
• Self-starter with sense of urgency
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize work

Prior general maintenance experience & electrical knowledge required