Maintenance Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience. Strong mechanical knowledge and safety compliance are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with varied physical requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in industrial maintenance.
• High school diploma required; trade school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and pneumatic problems.
• Maintain safety procedures and perform tests while collecting data.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School Training

Tools

Welding Equipment

Forklift

Power Tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

This role will work 2nd Shift (3:30pm to 12:00am), plus cover a weekend on-call shift once per month.

Scope

The Maintenance Mechanic inspects, identifies, diagnoses, and corrects mechanical or minor electrical/instrumental problems. Fabricates, installs, adjusts, repairs, replaces parts, dismantles, and rebuilds equipment/instruments to correct problems per schematics and work instructions.

• Uses maintenance equipment such as arc and TIG welders, acetylene torch, lathe, pipe threader, drill press, various power and hand tools.
• Utilizes and inspects forklift, scissor lift, drum handler, and pallet jack. Prepares records of activities in computer databases, logbooks, and on repair records.
• Works in accordance with OSHA requirements, established safety procedures, wears appropriate PPE, uses prescribed safety equipment, attends safety meetings, and notifies appropriate personnel of emergency conditions.
• Has basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, material characteristics, and instruments.
• Possesses strong mechanical knowledge of equipment.
• Understands and follows Food Safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Procedures to meet plant sanitation standards. Works any shift schedule or weekday as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Self-starter capable of inspecting, identifying, diagnosing, and correcting mechanical and pneumatic problems.
• Install, maintain, repair, adjust, dismantle, and rebuild control systems per schematics and instructions.
• Ensures work conditions are safe by utilizing required safety procedures, LOTO, Confined Space, Hot work permits, Class 1 Div. 2 hazardous area precautions, etc.
• Utilizes Personnel Protective Equipment as instructed.
• Performs tests, collects data, and prepares accurate work logs and data records, utilizing basic computer skills.
• Capable of ordering parts and maintaining accurate inventory control.
• Possesses strong knowledge of mechanical equipment operation in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

This position requires a high school diploma at minimum, with trade school training preferred. Mechanical trade and welding skills are required, along with the ability to comprehend piping schematics and blueprints.

Experience

Requires at least 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance operations or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions, and reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Ability to verbally communicate, hear, and perceive visually is required.
• Exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Environmental Conditions

Duties will be performed both inside and outside the manufacturing plant. Inside locations may range from 45°F to 110°F depending on weather conditions. Outside work may be exposed to temperatures from –20°F to 100°F.

Additional Notes

Training on day shift (7:30 am to 4:00 pm) for approximately one month. Second shift hours are 3:30 pm to 12:00 am.