Maintenance Assistant - Stellar Manufacturing

Leslie's Inc.; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Assistant where you will support the repair and maintenance of essential machinery in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues, and assisting in various building maintenance tasks. With a commitment to fostering a positive and engaging workplace, this innovative firm values the growth and development of its team members. If you are eager to contribute to a successful team and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a difference.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education preferred.
• Must have competent skills using various tools and work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues while maintaining logs of activities.
• Assist in building maintenance tasks and ensure proper chemical labeling.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education

Tools

Hand tools

Drill press

Grinder

Metalworking tools

Job description

Maintenance Assistant - Stellar Manufacturing

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: MAINT018258

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• Posted: February 24, 2025
• Full-Time

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Description

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's, an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, and tableting. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, agrochemicals, detergents, raw materials, and more. Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.

Job Overview:

The Maintenance Assistant is under the direction and guidance of maintenance mechanics and helps repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as hydraulics, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance functions such as checking oil/fluid levels, replacing filters and screens, cleaning equipment, and lubricating equipment. Logs preventative maintenance activity in preventative maintenance program records.
• Reads work orders and ensures that jobs are performed per work order. Asks questions if work order is not clear.
• Understands and can operate equipment to determine problems by listening and observing equipment operation. Makes required adjustments and repairs to parts and instrumentation. Provides operators with information, guidance, and advice regarding equipment operation.
• Determines problems with equipment by observation, discussing problems, or working with maintenance mechanics. Dismantles equipment, diagnoses problems by inspecting parts, reassembles equipment, and cleans.
• Installs special functional and structural parts or devices.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, hand tools, and metalworking tools to make and repair parts and equipment.
• May perform building grounds tasks such as mowing grass, shoveling snow, and weeding flower beds. May perform building maintenance such as emptying trash, changing light bulbs, painting walls, and other cleaning-related activities.
• Understands plant labeling requirements and ensures that all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
• Recommends measures to improve equipment performance and maintenance activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior technical school education preferred and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have competent skills using a variety of tools.
• Able to work in a team environment and take direction.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Ability to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to cold and hot conditions (non-climate controlled).
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Continually works around chemicals.