Maintenance Mechanic

Sibelco Group; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mining seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for its Chicago Ridge facility. The role involves troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, ensuring safety standards, and contributing to a collaborative team. Candidates with a high school diploma and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Glass processing knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs independently.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on facility machinery.
• Ensure a safe work environment and complete maintenance logs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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Location:

Chicago Ridge

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Proficiency in basic principles of mechanical troubleshooting and repair (able to perform the task with no supervision)
• Knowledge of the basic principles of (has had training, but has not proven proficiency and sometimes requires supervision of task):
• Inspection and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Mechanical Installation of facility machinery
• Root cause analysis and counter measure
• Product quality analysis
• Preventative maintenance process of facility machinery
• Operation monitoring of facility machinery
• Basic equipment fabrication
• Fabrication of repair parts and solutions
• Troubleshooting and repair of:
• Optical Sortation
• Crushers and Screeners
• Compressed Air and Dryers
• Organic Removal Systems
• Metal Remove (Fe and NonFe)
• Conveyance
  
  
• Create and ensure environment of safety for self and others
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

Summary of responsibilities, expectations and objectives associated with the Production Manager assignment.

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively
• Team player, able to lead and contribute to a team effort
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience preferred
• Able to work safely and efficiently
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics preferred
• Glass processing knowledge is a plus
  
  
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Successfully demonstrated track record of driving operational and cultural improvements for full facility turn around.
• The successful candidate will have eight to ten (8-10) years of operations leadership experience directing several of the following disciplines:
• production operations
• project management
• master scheduling
• supplier relations & purchasing management
• quality
• Environmental compliance
• maintenance
• process engineering
• production control
• equipment & capital
• facilities
• safety & related compliance
• logistics/transportation
• An undergraduate degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial/manufacturing engineering, production technology or operations management is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Skilled leveraging advanced technologies, processes & equipment and systems including process technologies would be ideal. Experience utilizing large, complex equipment is preferred. The ability to improve throughput and quality is imperative.
• Strong technical and engineering background with the capability to help evaluate equipment, re-engineer systems & processes, layouts and flows, automation strategies, etc. Also, proficient to lead the capital equipment assessment, justification, and integration process for the plant.
• Successfully demonstrates a track record of implementing manufacturing improvement programs (lean manufacturing), monitoring and evaluating systems. This candidate must know how to determine the status of activities, identify problems, as well as develop “work around” and corrective action plans quickly.
• The ability to contribute to the development of operating plans and strategic initiatives.
• The ability to contribute to the development of operating plans and strategic initiatives. Experience preparing production plans, new product integration programs, cost reduction strategies, technology & automation plans, etc. Work closely with peers in other professional and corporate functions.
• Successful background working in non-union settings and is comfortable functioning as a “change agent”, building positive employee relations and developing communications programs throughout all organization levels.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to make presentations to staff and corporate headquarters executives. Capable of building strong working relationships with peers, subordinates, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Leadership competencies should encompass:
• he ability to build cohesive teams
• high integrity character
• delivering results
• inspiring commitment and accountability
• identify and address critical issues timely and effectively
  
  
  

Required Physical Abilities:

The physical capabilities listed below are essential and constitute bona fide occupational requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.

Mobility

• Bending
• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Climbing
  
  
  

Articulation

• Lifting/Carrying
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Repetitive Movements
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Will be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions periodically
• A mixture of light, moderate and heavy physical activity
• Office Setting/Manufacturing
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities
  
  
  

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How To Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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