Maintenance Technician

Chemtrade; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 38,696 - 49,483; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Union-based pension

Job summary

Chemtrade in East St. Louis seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair plant operating equipment. The role requires a minimum of 2 years college education and several years of hands-on mechanical experience.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting various systems, performing preventive maintenance, and participating in site safety programs. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and a union pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years preventative maintenance and reliability experience.
• Minimum 3 years mechanical experience in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with rotating equipment and conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Support inventory and management of spare parts.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant systems.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and P&ID

Experience operating mobile equipment

Experience with CMMS like SAP

Self-starter with minimal supervision

Education

Associate degree in industrial maintenance or similar technical field

Tools

Forklift

HVAC Systems

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Facility Dude

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Primary Location: East St. Louis

Shift:12 hours per day - Rotating shift

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Compensation: $28.09 - $35.92 + benefits available through union and sign‑on/retention bonus

Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for maintaining, rebuilding, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on plant operating equipment and facility buildings and grounds in accordance with SOPs. They install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial equipment and support electrical activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years associate degree in industrial maintenance or similar technical field
• Minimum 3 years preventative maintenance and reliability experience
• Minimum 3 years mechanical experience in an industrial manufacturing operation (pipefitter, machinist, millwright, or similar)
• Minimum 3 years hands‑on experience with rotating equipment, conveyor systems, PLCs, and process equipment
• Welding experience is an asset

Competencies

• Professional with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and P&ID
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklift, man lift, front‑end loader, shuttle wagon, or other heavy equipment
• Experience with a CMMS such as SAP or Facility Dude
• Understanding of units of measure and weight; perform conversions
• Self‑starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Available for overtime, callouts on off‑shifts, and weekends
• Communicates with courtesy and tact when interacting with colleagues and other departments

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems such as pumps, gear reducers, exhaust fans, boilers, compressors, conveyors, packagers, and a wide range of facility equipment
• Interface with OEMs and vendors as necessary
• Support inventory and management of spare parts
• Recommend changes and improvements to existing equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or optimize processes
• Accurately complete all work performed according to work instructions; document and complete work orders using CMMS (Facility Dude)
• Perform repairs and modifications as directed by the Maintenance Manager
• Participate in training programs
• Support site safety programs
• Support or lead failure analysis process by discussing causes of equipment failure with stakeholders
• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance on plant systems and equipment
• Execute other duties as assigned with or without accommodations
• Coordinate equipment availability with appropriate personnel
• Operate forklift, aerial man lift, railcar mover, pay‑loader, and pass a company‑administered proficiency test (required)
• Complete and maintain safety, quality, ISO documentation and records

Benefits such as health, dental, vision, life, short and long‑term disability, paid time off, and union‑based pension are available to eligible employees.