Industrial Maintenance Mechanic: Preventive & Troubleshooting

Covanta; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient operations. You will investigate breakdowns, prioritize tasks, and document work while collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, 2–4 years in heavy industrial settings, and proficiency with MS Office. Moderate travel (~15%) is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• 2-4 years of experience in heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel ~15% of the time.
• Demonstrate safety-conscious behaviors.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, hand trucks, drill presses, grinders, conveyors, gas welding, brazing or cutting apparatus, and various other heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance tasks per maintenance schedule to prevent breakdowns and downtime.
• Use root-cause analysis to investigate breakdowns and line stoppages with teams.
• Prioritize work to minimize downtime and complete paperwork and documentation.
• Repair and maintain operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery, including inspection, assembly, disassembly and replacement.
• Observe and evaluate machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Review maintenance reports to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspect machines for conformance with safety and operational standards.
• Order supplies and parts.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient operations. You will investigate breakdowns, prioritize tasks, and document work while collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, 2–4 years in heavy industrial settings, and proficiency with MS Office. Moderate travel (~15%) is expected.