Industrial Maintenance Technician - Chemical Plant Ops

LESLIES ISLE OF WIGHT LIMITED; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Floating personal day

Employee assistance program

Wage advances

Job summary

Stellar Manufacturing, an affiliate of Leslie’s, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support chemical manufacturing operations. This hands-on role installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and production equipment to keep plant operations safe, efficient, and reliable.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused with experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and speak English to document issues and logs.
• Minimum of three years as a maintenance mechanic or related coursework.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics and perform basic math.
• Experience with drill presses, hand tools, micrometers, and welding.
• Willing to work safely and in environments with chemical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and test performance.
• Review and complete work orders; seek clarification when needed.
• Set up drill presses, grinders, and metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts.
• Repair, rebuild, and adjust equipment including mechanical and control components.
• Install machinery and instruments; perform preventive maintenance.
• Document activities in the preventive maintenance system.
• Coordinate with supervisor to initiate purchase orders for parts.
• Maintain accurate logbook entries; ensure proper labeling and chemical handling.
• Suggest improvements to equipment performance and maintenance processes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English proficiency

Blueprint reading

Math skills

PPE safety

Physical stamina

Troubleshooting

Education

Relevant technical coursework

High school diploma

Tools

Drill presses

Hand tools

Micrometers

Welding equipment

Drafting tools

Job description

Stellar Manufacturing, an affiliate of Leslie’s, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support chemical manufacturing operations. This hands-on role installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and production equipment to keep plant operations safe, efficient, and reliable.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused with experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in an industrial setting.