Maintenance (Multi-Craft) Mechanic

PQ Corp.; Gurnee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ Corp. in Illinois seeks a maintenance technician to ensure efficient, cost-effective repair and preventive maintenance of equipment, buildings, and facilities at a multi-plant site.

You will perform mechanical and electrical repairs, install machinery and structures, and help maintain accurate stockroom inventory while upholding PQ's safety and environmental rules. High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant setting.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical and electrical repair of all equipment associated with operations.
• Installs machinery, pipes, structural steel, etc. at a multi-plant operation.
• Fabricates stairways, catwalks, structures, etc. at a multi-plant site.
• Helps maintain correct stockroom inventory by utilizing storeroom withdraw slips.
• Maintains positive attitude toward maximizing plant’s success.
• Receives and carries out directions accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Job Description

Responsible for the efficient, cost effective maintenance repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment, buildings and facilities at a multi-plant site.

• Performs mechanical and electrical repair of all equipment associated with operations.
• Installs machinery, pipes, structural steel, etc. at a multi-plant operation.
• Fabricates stairways, catwalks, structures, etc. at a multi-plant site.
• Helps maintain correct stockroom inventory by utilizing storeroom withdraw slips.
• Maintains positive attitude toward maximizing plant’s success.
• Receives and carries out directions accurately and efficiently.
• Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Complies with all corporate/plant policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to Responsible Care® in every day activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant setting.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude

Additional Information

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner