Maintenance Engineer- Plant Maintenance

Metal Parts and Equipment Co.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) eligible after 1 year and bonus

Casual work environment

Job summary

Metal Parts and Equipment Co. in Northbrook, IL is seeking a full-time Maintenance Engineer to oversee daily production operations with focus on maintenance and safety. Opportunity to expand into other areas of responsibility if qualified.

The role requires an associate degree and at least five years in manufacturing, with experience in maintenance, furnace controls, PLCs, and electrical systems. A 12pm-8pm shift is available with negotiable timing.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Maintenance experience and mechanical knowledge is required.
• Experience with furnace controls is preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office).
• Experienced Military candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with PLCs and electrical systems is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of maintaining operations for the plant to produce cost-effective, timely and high-quality products.
• Manage and perform plant maintenance and safety programs. Primary responsibility is to maintain industrial electric furnaces and supporting machines.
• Design and help install new equipment as needed.
• Monitor operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are met/followed.
• Plant utilizes equipment designed in-house. Four furnaces on site as well as various machines for assembly of steel components.
• Perform all other duties assigned

Skills

Maintenance experience

Manufacturing experience

Furnace controls

Mechanical knowledge

MS Office

PLC knowledge

Electrical systems

Military candidates encouraged

Education

Associate degree

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

PLCs

Electrical systems

MS Office

Job description

Maintenance Engineer- Plant Maintenance

Northbrook, IL

We are currently searching for a full-time Maintenance Engineer to oversee daily production operations focusing on maintenance and safety. Opportunity to expand into other areas of responsibility if qualified.

What can we offer YOU?

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) eligible after 1 year and bonus eligible immediately
• Casual work environment

Schedule:

• The plant is a 24 hour/day operation x 6 days/week
• 8-hour shift
• 12pm-8pm; exact schedule can be negotiated
• Weekends as needed

Qualifications:

• Associates degree from college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in manufacturing
• Maintenance experience and mechanical knowledge is required
• Experience with furnace controls is preferred
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office)
• Experienced Military candidates are encouraged to apply
• Experience with PLC’s and electrical systems is a plus!

Responsibilities:

• Supports all aspects of maintaining operations for the plant to produce cost-effective, timely and high-quality products
• Manage and perform plant maintenance and safety programs. Primary responsibility is to maintain industrial electric furnaces and supporting machines
• Design and help install new equipment as needed
• Monitor operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are met/followed
• Plant utilizes equipment designed in-house. Four furnaces on site as well as various machines for assembly of steel components
• Perform all other duties assigned

We are a Manufacturer’s Representative Company and prioritize customer needs. Our primary markets are castings, forgings and shot/grit.