Maintenance Mechanic

Thunderbird Molding; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird Molding is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, who will have an advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical industrial maintenance. Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery, as well as conducting preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience as a maintenance mechanic and knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. Benefits include 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and holidays. This is a drug and smoke free work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance mechanic or similar role.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, plumbing and code books.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices.
• Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to quality

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic Overview

The Maintenance Mechanics will need an advanced understanding of both mechanical and electrical industrial manufacturing maintenance. This role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, conducting preventive maintenance, and supporting the overall reliability of metal production equipment such as presses, CNC machines, furnaces, grinders, saws, etc.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.
• Determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments.
• Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Provides data for maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Required Experience

• Experience in maintenance mechanic or similar role.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, plumbing and code books.
• Basic mechanical, welding and cutting skills.
• Capability to read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints.
• Good problem‑solving skills, safety practices and attention to quality.
• Basic workbench and computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of relay logic, AC/DC motor drives, PLC & SLC and motor control circuits.
• Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, plumbing, and code books.
• Repair knowledge of pumps, compressors, gear boxes and blowers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.