Maintenance Mechanic

ABH Manufacturing Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABH Manufacturing Inc. in Itasca, Illinois seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to manage a preventive maintenance program, schedule activities, and perform routine repairs.

The role includes troubleshooting, proper logging and reporting of maintenance, and timely communication to all affected teams across campus facilities. Candidates should have strong technical expertise in maintenance processes, be able to read calipers and micrometers, and modify CNC programming as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 1 year of experience in machine maintenance.
• Experience with OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and PPE policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Log and report maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with affected teams and other departments.
• Maintain parts inventories and equipment records.
• Learn machine capabilities and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Preventive maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Project management

Reading measuring devices

CNC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Maintenance Management or related field

Tools

CNC programming

Job description

A Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for working within and managing a preventive maintenance program which includes; scheduling, coordinating, and performing maintenance activities to minimize disruptions and equipment repairs. The role includes troubleshooting & repair, proper log and reporting of maintenance, and timely communication to all affected teams.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all established safety and PPE policies.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Learn the capabilities of all machines.
• Proper start-up, set-up, and shut-down procedures for all machines.
• Calling programs on machines for specific part runs.
• Review, understand and troubleshoot error codes.
• Ability to move machines into service modes or locations to provide full maintenance access.
• Perform predictive maintenance in conjunction with established maintenance schedule.
• Learn and administer specific cleaning procedures to all machines, as per schedule.
• Report, log and incorporate issues related to specific machine predictive maintenance.
• Update and track consumables (oil, endmills, blades, countersinks, etc..).
• Update and track back-up parts inventory and requisition new parts for purchase.
• Maintain Microsoft To-Do list for all maintenance requirements (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Report any issues within department, including, but not limited to, Quality Control, maintenance, inventory, and safety
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with affected departments.
• Identify and share process improvements for maintenance efficiency.
• The position includes work in all campus facilities.
• Additional tasks as needed.

Must Haves:

• Strong technical expertise in maintenance processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Effective communication skills for conveying maintenance plans and safety protocols.
• Effective problem-solving abilities, especially in diagnosing and resolving maintenance issues.
• Project management skills to handle multiple maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Ability to accurately read measuring devices, including tape measure, caliper, micrometer, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to modify CNC programming.
• Ability to enact and follow proper decontamination protocol.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 1 year of experience in machine maintenance
• Experience with safety regulations, such as OSHA, and environmental compliance.