Maintenance Mechanic & Equipment Specialist

Fareva Morton Grove Inc; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Company paid Short Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Fareva Morton Grove Inc. in Illinois is seeking a trained millwright to analyze, install, and maintain equipment across the facility.

You will build guards, use hand and power tools, and perform welding to support ongoing production of cosmetics and toiletries. The role requires apprenticeship and a licensed journeyman, five years of millwright experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to estimate time and material.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Must have completed an apprenticeship and be a licensed journeyman or show equivalent training by an accredited institution.
• Must have five years millwright or facilities maintenance experience prior to employment.
• Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of basic machine assembly, power transmission, and actuating devices.
• Must familiarize oneself with theory and actual sequence of operation of all machines and mechanical devices used throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Erects, installs, or relocates mechanical equipment in the facility as directed.
• Fabricates and installs guards and safety devices in all departments to protect operating personnel.
• Uses hand and power tools for minor fabrication of repair parts, working from sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions.
• Fabricates, assembles and fits all parts necessary for given situation; welds (TIG/ARC) and brazes as required.
• Analyses and repairs incorrect mechanical operation of equipment across all departments, including conveyors.
• Maintains records of time and material charged to each job and ensures accurate estimation of materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all mechanical equipment and forklifts; follows established procedures.
• Adheres to GMPs, FDA procedures, and safety standards; performs duties safely and environmentally responsibly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Initiative

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship completed

Licensed journeyman or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Fareva Morton Grove Inc. in Illinois is seeking a trained millwright to analyze, install, and maintain equipment across the facility.

You will build guards, use hand and power tools, and perform welding to support ongoing production of cosmetics and toiletries. The role requires apprenticeship and a licensed journeyman, five years of millwright experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to estimate time and material.