Maintenance Mechanic

IVEX Specialty Paper; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability and 401K

PTO (paid time off)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ivex Specialty Paper, LLC is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install heavy machinery across our Peoria, IL plant. You will help minimize downtime by performing timely repairs and performing preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.

We value strong mechanical aptitude, safety compliance, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required to support production schedules.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance or mechanical repair experience in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to prevent breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read blueprints and manuals to guide repairs.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and coordinate with electricians.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean workspace.
• Complete work safely and efficiently and communicate issues.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Repair skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Independent worker

Overtime availability

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. Requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform timely repairs to minimize production downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial manufacturing machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and necessary adjustments to prevent breakdowns.
• Repair and replace bearings, shafts, rollers, gears, gearboxes, belts, chains, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and work with production personnel and electricians to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, proper PPE use, and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain tools and work areas, communicate equipment concerns, and complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance or mechanical equipment repair experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and repair skills.
• Knowledge of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Must be available to work overtime, including extended shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be available to respond to emergency breakdowns when called upon.Must have good attendance.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machinist experience is beneficial but not required, including operation of lathes, milling machines, and drill presses.
• Welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical equipment alignment experience.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, safe work practices, and quality workmanship.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and 401K (with match dollar for dollar up to 6%)
• PTO (paid time off)
• paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $24.06 - $29.97 per hour