Maintenance Assistant

Tryson Metal Stampings and Mfg; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Tryson Metal Stampings & Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Manager with routine and corrective maintenance on machinery and facilities in a shop environment. The role requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, strong English communication, and the ability to follow safety procedures.

Overtime may be required and appropriate PPE is provided. Applicants should be prepared to perform inspections, document status, and work as part of a team to

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish bilingual preferred).
• Technical/vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine servicing of equipment and lubrication of moving parts.
• Monitors equipment performance and addresses machinery breakdowns.
• Maintains facilities by performing general repairs and upkeep (lighting, painting, electrical systems).
• Performs routine inspections and documents status.
• Follows safety, quality, and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Verbal communication

Spanish language (bilingual)

Education

Technical/vocational industrial maintenance training

Certification in electrical/mechanical fields

Job description

Salary Range:

$20 to $22 per hour based on qualifications and experience

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT; This role may be required to work overtime.

About Us:

Since 1972, Tryson Metal Stampings & Manufacturing has offered custom metal stamping solutions to a variety of industries. At Tryson, we believe that our people are our most valuable resource. We offer a variety of professional training opportunities to ensure our talent remain competitive and safe with new processing techniques and equipment.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Assistant will support and aid the Maintenance Manager in addressing routine maintenance and corrective maintenance and repairs to machinery and the facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs machinery maintenance duties such as routine servicing of equipment, lubricating moving parts and gears on production machinery, monitoring equipment performance and addressing machinery breakdowns, and more.
• Maintains building facilities by performing general repairs and upkeep. This may include duties such as replacing lighting, painting, maintaining electrical systems, and more.
• Performs routine inspections of machinery and facilities and documents status through hand‑written inspection reports.
• Follows proper safety, quality, and other company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applicants must be able to speak, understand, read, and write in English. Bilingual applicants with the ability to speak and understand Spanish are preferred.
• Neat penmanship in order to ensure inspection reports and more are legible.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and openness to learn new things.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Previous maintenance experience with knowledge of electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools) is preferred.
• Technical/vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical fields is preferred.
• This job takes place within a shop environment which includes exposure to moderate to loud machine noise, vibrations, and fluctuating seasonal temperatures. Steel toed boots or appropriate PPE is required.

Physical Requirements:

• This role requires the capability to perform activities such as standing, bending, walking, and crouching for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.