Maintenance Technician

Cst Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial manufacturing is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure the optimal functioning of machinery. The role involves performing mechanical repairs, continuous improvement projects, and supporting safety initiatives. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and extensive maintenance experience, including skills in welding and the use of power tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with welding and torching.
• 5 years of experience using various power tools and lifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Mechanical repair, plumbing, painting, and drywall repair.
• Document repair and PM procedures.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Math skills

Problem-solving attitude

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

120v electrical systems

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for carrying out preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery, to improve up-time and improve efficiencies, special projects to enhance safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives that support company goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lube machine
• Mechanical repair of equipment
• Plumbing, painting, drywall repair
• Math skills and problem-solving attitude
• Hand/ Power tool
• Continuous improvement and special project
• Assists in documenting repair and PM procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 + years of Maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience with welding and torching
• 5 years of experience using power tools, measuring tools, platform lifts, boom lift
• 5 years 120v electrical experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, write, and speak in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Shop math required.

REASONING ABILITY

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Handle problems involving variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Ability to do basic data entry.

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.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds off force occasionally, and/ or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/ or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Stand / Sit
• Walk
• Lifting to 75 pounds
• Carry up to 50 lbs. over a short distance
• Use hands/fingers
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk/hear
• See
• Push/pull/reach
• Repetitive motion

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