Maintenance Mechanic

Sun Chemical; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine, emergency and preventive maintenance on office and plant equipment and facilities. The role requires reading blueprints and manuals, and strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, building, and vehicle repair.

The position involves working with pumps, piping, boilers, HVAC, and lift trucks, with a focus on safety, accuracy and efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Able to read blueprints, sketches and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of pipe fitting, electrical wiring and general mechanics.
• Experienced in maintenance—mechanical, electrical, building, and vehicle repair.
• Experience with pumps, drives, gearboxes, belts, hydraulic systems, bearings, shafts and couplings.
• Electrical: 460V 3-phase, motor controls, low voltage.
• Piping (water and steam); Boilers — condensate system; tracing, coils, traps, and pumps.
• Air compressor systems, filters, regulators, dryers, lubricators.
• HVAC knowledge; Lift trucks—electric, EE rated.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Works on office and plant equipment, machines and building facilities.
• Assists in maintaining plant security and in safety inspections.
• Maintains work area, equipment and tools.
• Disposes of waste per company policies.
• Assists in plant Self Safety and ASI inspections.
• Assists in general plant cleaning and appearance.
• Complies with OSHA activities for PIT.
• Operates floor scrubber.
• Must perform up to 60% of procedures within department.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

Electrical wiring

General mechanics

Pumps and drives

High voltage 460V 3-ph

HVAC knowledge

Lift trucks

Math aptitude

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Sun Careers Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $30/hr plus $1/hr shift differential (2nd Shift)

About The Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Position Summary / Objective

Our Maintenance Mechanic performs routine, emergency and preventive maintenance work on office and plant equipment, machines and building facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance
• Works on office and plant equipment, machines and building facilities
• Assists in maintaining plant security
• Maintains work area, equipment and tools
• Disposes of waste per company policies
• Assists in plant Self Safety and ASI inspections
• Assists in general plant cleaning and general appearance
• Complies with all OSHA required activities for PIT
• Operates floor scrubber
• Must perform up to 60% of procedures within department
• Complies with all company/department safety rules and procedures

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches and equipment manuals
• Knowledge of pipe fitting, electrical wiring and general mechanics
• Must be experienced in all facets of maintenance - mechanical, electrical, building, & vehicle repair.
• Experience with pumps (positive displacement and centrifugal) drives: gearbox, belts, chain, hydraulic, couplings, motor-air, bearings, shafts, nuts, bolts, taps, and dies
• Electrical: High voltage 460 volt 3 phase, motor controls, low voltage.
• Piping (water and steam)
• Boilers – understand steam condensate system – tracing, coils, traps, and pumps.
• Air compressor system- including filters regulators, dryers, and lubricators.
• HVAC – general knowledge
• Lift truck- electric EE rated, battery and hydraulics
• Strong math aptitude

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.