Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd/3rd Shift (Chemical Plant)

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC in Geneva, IL is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics for 2nd and 3rd shifts in a continuous chemical manufacturing setting. This on-site role offers overtime during shutdowns and a comprehensive benefits package in a safety‑driven environment.

You will maintain pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, and piping across multiple process areas, troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs, and document preventive work in CMMS.

Qualifications

• AAS or maintenance certifications, or 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping.
• 480V and VFD troubleshooting preferred, especially on 3rd shift.
• PSM experience is a plus.
• OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling knowledge.
• Must bring own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment on a continuous process.
• Rebuild pumps, service mixers, swap motors, and handle wiring.
• Troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs; PLC knowledge helps on some shifts.
• Complete preventive and predictive work and record it in the CMMS.
• Get equipment back up fast when something fails mid-run.
• Work with production, engineering, and QC on what gets fixed first.
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround.
• Follow PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Pumps, mixers, motors, piping

480V troubleshooting

VFD knowledge

PSM experience

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

AAS or maintenance certifications

10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC in Geneva, IL is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics for 2nd and 3rd shifts in a continuous chemical manufacturing setting. This on-site role offers overtime during shutdowns and a comprehensive benefits package in a safety‑driven environment.

You will maintain pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, and piping across multiple process areas, troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs, and document preventive work in CMMS.