Industrial Laundry Mechanic Plant Maintenance

Vestis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis in Chicago, IL is seeking a Class "A" Industrial Laundry Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift (Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm). You will maintain high-volume laundry equipment and follow a preventative maintenance schedule to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Responsibilities include repairing and replacing equipment, troubleshooting from manuals and schematics, ordering parts, and keeping accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques.
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes.
• Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and or dryers.
• Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; Performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics;
• Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy;
• Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record;
• Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process;
• Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware;
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities;
• Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures;
• Other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Maintenance procedures

Safety techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm

Class \"A\" Industrial Laundry Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and or dryers.


• Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; Performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.


• Ability to trouble-shoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics;


• Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy;


• Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record;


• Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process;


• Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware;


• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities;


• Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures;


• Other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude;


• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques;


• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes;


• Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written, and verbal instructions;


• Good verbal and/or written communication skills;


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;


• Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements

• Work is performed in a high volume production warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;


• Requires the ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs;


• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and lifting;


• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations;


• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time;


• Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; 3-5 years’ maintenance experience

Compensation: The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $36.65, depending on circumstances, including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Location: Chicago, IL