Maintenance Mechanic

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. in Elmhurst, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair production and facility equipment on site.

The role involves inspections, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime. Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to ensure equipment reliability and a clean, safe work environment while following safety procedures and maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in equipment maintenance and industrial maintenance for production and facility machinery.
• Corrective maintenance and maintenance & repair to diagnose issues and restore equipment to proper operation.
• Preventive maintenance to perform scheduled service, inspections, and adjustments that reduce equipment failures.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders, and to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• Commitment to workplace safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot mechanical issues on production and facility equipment.
• Carry out corrective and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Document work performed in maintenance records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to support continuous improvement and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Read technical manuals

Schematics reading

Hand and power tools

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company Description Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. is a leading manufacturer of air valves, check valves, and quarter-turn shut-off valves serving water/wastewater, power, industrial, fire protection, and HVAC markets. The company is respected worldwide for products that feature superior design, quality, and reliable performance. Val-Matic is dedicated to delivering complete customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and responsive service. The corporate office and manufacturing operations are based in Elmhurst, IL, offering opportunities in a stable, specialized industrial environment. Additional information is available at www.valmatic.com or by contacting the company directly.

Role Description The Maintenance Mechanic is a full-time, on-site role located in Elmhurst, IL, responsible for maintaining and repairing production and facility equipment. Day-to-day tasks include performing routine inspections, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and carrying out corrective and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. The role involves working with industrial machinery, tools, and systems, following safety procedures and maintenance schedules, and documenting work performed in maintenance records. The Maintenance Mechanic collaborates with production, engineering, and safety teams to support continuous improvement, ensure equipment reliability, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in equipment maintenance and industrial maintenance for production and facility machinery.
• Candidates should possess skills in corrective maintenance and maintenance & repair to diagnose issues and restore equipment to proper operation.
• Candidates should possess skills in preventive maintenance to perform scheduled service, inspections, and adjustments that reduce equipment failures.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders, and to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• Commitment to workplace safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.