JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC (CORDOVA, IL)*

㍍; Cordova (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Journeyman Mechanic to join their team in Cordova, IL. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment while collaborating with innovative professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring quality workmanship in installations and repairs, managing machine parts, and training apprentices. If you have a passion for mechanical systems and a commitment to excellence, this position provides a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance required.
• Completion of Federally Certified Journeyman program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install equipment through quality workmanship.
• Inspect and test damaged machine parts for repair needs.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Pipefitting

Welding

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Federally Certified Journeyman Training

Technical Degree in Mechanical Field

Tools

Lathes

Hand Tools

Hoists

Job description

Job Description:

JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC (CORDOVA, IL)*

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it is equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Job Description: The responsibilities include maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment and facilities with quality workmanship, as well as managing machine parts according to production specifications. This involves pipefitting, overhauling various types of equipment, and inspecting or testing damaged parts. Additionally, the role requires reading work orders, documenting maintenance information, and comprehending equipment schematics and blueprints. Training apprentices, supervising contractors, and performing other necessary duties are also part of the job.

Responsibilities/ The Impact You Will Make in this Role:

As a(n) JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Maintain, repair, and install equipment and facilities, through quality workmanship.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Pipefitting installation and repair of pipe systems through welding, threading and proper hanging.
• Complete overhauls of various types of equipment, such as: reactor drive, gear box, pumps, mechanical seals, pallet trucks, conveyors, air and nitrogen compressors, refrigeration systems and boilers.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Record and document repair and machine maintenance information.
• Work with and comprehend equipment schematics, blueprints, and comprehensive diagrams that relate to new installations as well as existing systems.
• Work with lathes and other shop equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Assist in training maintenance apprentices.
• Monitor activities of other people working including contractors.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by operating business needs.

Your Skills and Expertise:
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Completion of Federally Certified Journeymen (8,000 hours) formal industrial manufacturing skilled craft training program or equivalent. Or a college degree from a technical school in the mechanical field.
• Willingness to be on-call and must be able to work rotating 12-hour schedule.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Desired:

• Make decisions based on-site experience and good judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects concurrently.
• Manage projects and time to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be literate and have electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to develop a daily work plan and be able to adjust priorities, projects, and work assignments as fluctuations in business dictate.

Work Location:

• Cordova, IL

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: N/A

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay Transparency:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $42.99/hour. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: here.

Export Control:

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

Supporting Your Well-being:

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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