Maintenance Tech II

MW Components; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components in Addison, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, installations and repairs on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems at the facility. You will read blueprints, use a range of hand and power tools, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with team members to improve plant efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications preferred.
• 3+ years in maintenance within manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and safety PPE.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventative and general maintenance, installations and repairs on electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Use standard and specific maintenance tools to diagnose and fix issues.
• Record, instructions and prints must be maintained accurately.
• Follow safety policies and procedures including EHS, Hazcom, LOTO.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and plant efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Hand & power tools

PLC/basic automation

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Job description

• Under the direction of a Lead/Supervisor perform preventative maintenance, general maintenance, installations and repairs to electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment/systems and/or routine maintenance duties on the facility, building grounds, equipment and machinery at the site
• Use standard and special maintenance/repair tools including, but not limited to hand tools, saws, drills, cutting devices, grinding tools, measuring devices, etc.
• Work with an attitude toward continuous improvement with a team approach to problem-solving and decision making.
• Prioritize and assign jobs, monitor variances.
• Ensure that appropriate records, instructions and prints are maintained.
• Perform duties a safe manner at all times.
• Follow policies and procedures including manufacturer’s instructions and related regulations (EHS, Hazcom, LOTO, electrical/mechanical safety, etc.)
• Perform Machine Maintenance
• Perform Plant and operations maintenance
• Operating Procedures and/or work instructions. Is responsible for the quality of own work
• Follows schedules, procedures and 6S housekeeping practices
• Be goal-oriented toward manufacturing cost and work center efficiency
• Offers ideas, suggestions, and improvement concepts for improving the utilization and productivity of the Maintenance Department
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and measuring devices.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and industrial automation (advanced skills are a plus).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Lead/Supervisor perform preventative maintenance, general maintenance, installations and repairs to electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment/systems and/or routine maintenance duties on the facility, building grounds, equipment and machinery at the site
• Use standard and special maintenance/repair tools including, but not limited to hand tools, saws, drills, cutting devices, grinding tools, measuring devices, etc.
• Work with an attitude toward continuous improvement with a team approach to problem-solving and decision making.
• Prioritize and assign jobs, monitor variances.
• Ensure that appropriate records, instructions and prints are maintained.
• Perform duties a safe manner at all times.
• Follow policies and procedures including manufacturer’s instructions and related regulations (EHS, Hazcom, LOTO, electrical/mechanical safety, etc.)
• Perform Machine Maintenance
• Perform Plant and operations maintenance
• Operating Procedures and/or work instructions. Is responsible for the quality of own work
• Follows schedules, procedures and 6S housekeeping practices
• Be goal-oriented toward manufacturing cost and work center efficiency
• Offers ideas, suggestions, and improvement concepts for improving the utilization and productivity of the Maintenance Department

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and measuring devices.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and industrial automation (advanced skills are a plus).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Desired

• Technical certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects. The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.