Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd Shift

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Paid holidays

Health & 401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and service mechanical equipment across manufacturing, laboratories, and offices.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot pumps, valves, and air systems, and keep plant equipment running smoothly. You will work with electricians and machinists to interpret schematics, weld and assemble piping when needed, maintain Illinois fire system compliance, and support site improvements through safety reviews

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent
• Technical School Certification or 2-3 years’ experience preferred
• Experience in automation or fabrication preferred
• Ability to interpret basic mechanical and electrical schematics
• Welding and piping assembly skills preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on site equipment and complete repair work orders.
• Troubleshoot pumps, agitators, valves, air compressors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; perform repairs.
• Troubleshoot motor control systems; replace fuses, motor starters, relays, power supplies.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation such as flow, level, temperature and pressure transmitters; perform repairs.
• Maintain forklifts, Arial lifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Illinois regulations (fire system, boilers, pollution control).
• Fabrication and piping work as needed (welding and assembly).
• Participate in site improvement programs and safety reviews.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical schematics

Welding

Piping

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Piping tools

Industrial pumps

Job description

At NPAA, We Believe Our Employees Are Our Greatest Strength. We Are Proud To Offer a Generous And Competitive Rewards Package, Including

• Earned Bonus Structure – attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time Off & Holidays – 11 paid holidays each year, plus paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health & Retirement – comprehensive health and welfare plans, along with a 401(k)program featuring an exceptional company match.
• Career Growth & Recognition – tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Culture & Community – as part of the NPAA family, you’ll enjoy company events throughout the year celebrating and appreciating our employees’ hard work and dedication

Position Summary

Repairs and services mechanical equipment in manufacturing process, laboratories, and offices.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform various preventive maintenance activities, complete repair work orders, and generally maintain site facility services.
• Trouble-shoot process equipment issues (pumps, agitators, valves, air compressors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic power systems, packaging equipment, etc.) and perform repairs.
• Trouble-shoot motor control systems and replace defective devices such as fuses, motor starters, relays, power supplies etc.
• Trouble-shoot plant instrumentation such as flow meters, level meters, flow switches, temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters and perform repairs.
• Mobile equipment repairs such as forklifts, Arial lifts, pallet-lifting equipment.
• Maintain systems to be mechanically compliant with the state of Illinois such as the Facility Fire System, Steam boilers, and pollution control equipment.
• Fabrication and piping skills such as welding and piping assembly strongly preferred.
• Participate in various site improvement programs such as Management of Change, New Equipment Safety reviews, Departmental Safety program.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Technical School Certification or 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in automation or fabrication required.
• Ability to interpret basic mechanical and electrical schematics
• Experience with Welding and Piping Assembly preferred
• Have valid driver’s license

Salary Range

$25.10 to $38.23. Compensation for this role is negotiable based on experience and skill set.

Additional Competencies

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to successful completion
• Promotes a harassment-free environment
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Maintains a strong attention to detail
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyzes data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work off shift hours in order to meet the needs of the business.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.