Maintenance Mechanic

IKO Industries; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries, a leading manufacturer in roofing and building materials, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their Illinois facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical skills, a focus on safety, and experience in a plant environment. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and requires availability for variable shifts, including weekends and emergencies. Beneficial compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered, alongside a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Health benefits

401k matching

Paid holidays

Vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in a plant setting.
• Experience working in and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Millwright skills and welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose equipment operating issues and make required repairs.
• Work variable shifts and respond to 24-hour calls.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Education

Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Certified Industrial Mechanic or Millwright

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Overhead crane

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary:

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying and correcting all unsafe conditions and completing a safetyassessment ofall work prior to starting the job to support our "Zero Harm" Policy.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and machinery throughout the production facility and complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Diagnose equipment operating issues and makes required repairs.
• Changes pumps, motors, conveyors and other components as needed.
• Works with other Mechanics and Electricians to resolve operational equipment issues.
• Operates forklift, scissor lift, boom lift and overhead crane when needed.
• Fabricate and weld tools or equipment when required.
• Operates precision machine tools to make or repair parts.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• The position is subject to 24-hour call out; shift, weekend and overtime work.
• Responsibility & Accountability for being compliant with all IKO rules, policies and SOPs.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience working inand maintaining a Safe work environment with intimate knowledge of LOTO procedures and other safe practices.
• Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or a Certified Industrial Mechanic or Millwright.
• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in a plant setting.
• Millwright skills, welding and machining experience preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of appropriate use of hand tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to properly disassemble, clean, repair and reassemble complex mechanical devices such as gearboxes, pumps and motors.
• Ability to fabricate simple parts for corrective maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand detailed repair & instruction manuals.
• Must be able to work with computer based maintenance software.
• Possess superior analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to safely lift and move up to 75 pounds on a routine basis.
• Must be able to access equipment for repair and maintenance, This may require crawling, bending, lying underneath equipment, crouching.

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, IKO Southeast. offers health benefits, medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid holidays and vacation. Please apply in confidence outlining your qualifications and experience.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.