Maintenance Technician

Fuchs Lubricants Co.; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift in Illinois. You will perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and assist with projects on mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps and boilers. Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in industrial maintenance, with familiarity in HVAC and pump systems encouraged.

Join a team that values reliability, integrity, and growth, with a competitive hourly salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required; higher education preferred.
• At least 2 years in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read and perform basic math functions.
• Experience or familiarity with 480 VAC, three-phase systems desired.
• Experience with pump installations helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs/troubleshooting on mechanical and some electrical equipment (pumps, compressed air, boilers, hydraulics).
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Assist with maintenance projects and housekeeping.
• Support maintenance manager with assigned tasks.
• Contribute to safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Reading & math basics

HVAC knowledge

Pump experience (Blackmer, Viking, G&J

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blackmer pump

Viking pump

Gorman-Rupp pump

Job description

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $25-$30 an hour, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire's experience and qualifications as well as internal equity. This position is for 1st Shift.

Key Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician reports to our Maintenance Manager. The successful candidate will:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs/ troubleshooting to mechanical and some electrical equipment (such as pumps, compressed air, high- pressure steam boiler, and hydraulic systems).
• Performing preventative/predictive maintenance and lubricator tasks.
• Assist with various maintenance projects.
• Participate in general housekeeping and maintenance organization.
• Additional tasks will be provided by the maintenance manager.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• High school education or equivalent; advanced education highly preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
• Be able to read and complete basic mathematical functions.
• 480 VAC, three-phase primary, 120 VAC control voltage experience desired, but not required.
• Both threaded and welded pipe assembly/installation experience desired, but not required.
• Blackmer, Viking, Gorman-Rupp pump experience helpful.
• Some knowledge of HVAC systems is helpful, but not required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).