Maintenance Mechanic

Equiliem; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Millwright to join their Maintenance team in a dynamic environment. This role involves ensuring the efficiency of mechanical systems, collaborating with various departments, and implementing improvements to enhance equipment performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems, effective communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. If you are passionate about continuous learning and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity offers a permanent contract with a rotating shift schedule, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a millwright or industrial mechanic.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Perform coupling alignments and work on mechanical machine components.
• Collaborate with I/E department on motors, pumps, and valves.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP Maintenance Module

Welding Equipment

Drilling Equipment

Job description

About the role

• Our Maintenance team, composed of over 20 people, is integrated in the Silica Maintenance Department. The team's focus is continuous improvement of our Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by creating proactive and reactive solutions to safely produce Silica, in collaboration with our process control group and electrical engineering department.
• As the Millwright, you will need the ability to perform coupling alignments, work on mechanical machine components, power transmissions, and rotating equipment such as pumps, turbines, seals, bearings, and compressors.

Accountabilities

• Continuously learn about the equipment, process, and internal customers. Suggest and implement improvements to work processes.
• Help build and maintain a positive work environment. Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and work orders for adjusting, overhauling, or repairing equipment and machinery, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Formulate repair plans and coordinate implementation with production. Complete work orders and document the work completed using the SAP maintenance module.
• Thread, cut, weld, drill, and prepare materials to complete work assignments.
• Work alone or as part of a crew indoors and outdoors at the site. May be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, and elevated platforms.
• Collaborate with the Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) department on motors, agitators, pumps, valves, and actuators, among other tasks.

Employment details

• We offer a permanent contract based on an onsite working mode with a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.

About you

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing site as a millwright or industrial mechanic.
• Successfully pass the Ramsay MecTest.
• Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
  • Strong drive for results and creating a culture of high organizational accountability.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Behaviors:
  • Attention to detail
  • Agile
  • Organized