Maintenance Mechanic

Smith-; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith- is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform general upkeep of machines and facilities. You will wire/repair electrical equipment, handle plumbing tasks, repair air systems, and maintain a range of machinery including CNC lathes and mills.

The role involves fabrication, preventive maintenance, and safety leadership. Candidates should have a high school degree with electrical/plumbing/mechanical knowledge and 5–10 years of maintenance experience, plus certifications to perform electrical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with electrical/plumbing/mechanical knowledge.
• Certifications and education to perform electrical work are required.
• 5–10 years' experience in general maintenance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Wire/repair electrical equipment including PLCs.
• Execute plumbing tasks as needed.
• Repair air compressors/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform carpentry.
• Maintain building equipment (e.g., air conditioner, boilers, ventilating fan, forklift).
• Maintain machinery (CNC Swiss & Mill-Turn Lathes, Manual Mills/Lathes, CNC Mill, stamping, wire forming, slide and press equipment).
• Fabricate parts for new or existing machinery.
• Perform and record preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Lead Safety Committee and oversee compliance with OSHA standards.
• Train Maintenance Apprentice.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Welding

Forklift operation

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Certifications & Education to do electrical work

5-10 years' experience in general maintenance

Job description

Job Title:

Maintenance Mechanic

Reports to:

Production Manager

General Description:

Perform general tasks related to upkeep of machines and facilities.

Responsibilities: (100%)

• Wire/repair electrical equipment including PLCs
• Execute plumbing tasks
• Repair air compressors/pneumatic equipment
• Perform carpentry
• Maintain building equipment (e.g., air conditioner, boilers, ventilating fan, forklift truck
• Maintain machinery (CNC Swiss & Mill-Turn Lathes, Manual Mills/Lathes, CNC Mill, and stamping, wire forming, slide and press equipment)
• Fabricate parts for new, existing machinery
• Perform & record preventive maintenance as scheduled
• Safety
  • Lead Safety Committee
  • Oversee compliance with applicable government safety regulations, including OSHA standards
• Train Maintenance Apprentice
• Other duties as required

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent, electrical, plumbing, mechanical knowledge
• 5-10 years' experience in general maintenance
• Certifications & Education to do electrical work

Other Skills:

• Welding
• Forklift operation