Maintenance Technician

Vantage Specialty Chemicals; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain plant wide equipment, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. The role includes performing preventive maintenance and following OSHA safety rules.

The technician will read work orders, use hand and power tools, and operate lifts and forklifts to access equipment. 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience is preferred, with a City license and trade school

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required
• City of Chicago Electricians license
• Trade School Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant wide equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Performs mechanical skills including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of plant wide equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment in the facility as directed by supervisor.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Use of hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

City of Chicago Electricians license

Trade School Certificate

Tools

Forklift

Powered access equipment

Scissor lifts

Hand tools

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

• Provide repair and maintenance support in the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation areas of the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance service.

Position Scope

Scope is specific to Chicago Oleo Plant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant wide equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of plant wide equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment in the facility as directed by supervisor.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Use hand and power tools as required to perform routine equipment maintenance functions.
• Use powered man lifts (e.g., JLG’s) and scissor lifts to gain safe access to equipment.
• Transport and lift equipment using forklift trucks and other specialist equipment.
• Certify plant instruments following established ISO guidelines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical/instrumentation problems, diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Always follow all safety procedures.
• Install new equipment as required.
• Maintain and upgrade plant facilities as required.
• Desire to train and increase skill levels in other areas from core skill e.g., Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation.
• Complete record keeping documentation such as work orders, parts withdrawal, safety permits, etc. including entering information into the computer system.
• Responsible for FSSC/GMP food safety related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and quality related issues to management immediately.

Education & Experience

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required
• City of Chicago Electricians license
• Trade School Certificate

Experience

• 3-5 years of applicable maintenance experience in a manufacturing process plant environment, preferably Chemical or Petro Chemical.
• Ability to pass third party trade tests as required

Working Conditions

• Vision: Normal
• Hearing: Normal
• Sitting: 5%
• Standing: 65%
• Walking: 10%
• Bending: 10%
• Stairs: 5%
• General Lifting: 50 lbs. Maximum
• Work Indoors: 85%
• Work Outdoors: 15%

Pay And Benefits

The starting rate for this position is $39.89/hr.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• EAP
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and pension offered through the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 1546.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.