Maintenance Technician

Dow; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow in Kankakee, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical, instrumentation and electrical repair skills to keep plant operations running safely and reliably. The role is primarily days, with overtime as needed, and includes mentoring of junior staff.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance on boilers, cooling towers, pumps and process equipment; performing vibration analysis, aligning rotating equipment, diagnosing issues, and documenting repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of instrument and electrical systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant utilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical control systems.
• Mentor new employees in repair procedures and technology.
• Document repair history and support reliability improvements.

Skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Electrical

Instrumentation

Carpentry

Masonry

Machinist

PLC

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in Kankakee, IL. This role is for highly motivated persons with Mechanical, Instrument and Electrical repair experience that exhibit leadership skills, display flexibility in working with others, have experience working in a chemical plant, demonstrate proficiency in electronic tools and embrace an ownership culture. You will primarily perform days, Monday through Friday. Overtime (Hold-over, Pre-Scheduled and Call-in) is required as needed to perform the necessary repairs to keep the Plant Partners operating. Your participation in the After Hour Call-in rotation is an expectation of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable and able to perform skills required but not limited to pipefitting, welding, electrician, instrumentation, carpentry, masonry, machinist.
• Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on plant utilities including boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, water softeners and high pressure water pumps.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) assignments on chemical manufacturing equipment.
• Performing on-stream vibration analysis of rotating equipment, and checking and correcting the alignment of equipment as necessary.
• Mentor / train new employee’s in proper repair procedures and technology.
• Reviewer / Approver of Instrumentation Compliance PPM’s and Repairs done in the Instrument Shop.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and provide effective repairs to all the components of Instrument and Electrical Control and Distribution Systems.
• Develop procedures that efficiently, effectively and safely diagnose and repair Mechanical, Instrument and Electrical equipment / systems.
• Document repair history, initiate Reliability improvements and resolve adverse equipment conditions.
• Provide expertise in Root Cause Investigations.
• Aggressively learn and acquire new skills within the broad spectrum of mechanical and I&E activities.
• Basic shop skills such as shop housekeeping, tool maintenance and repair.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent Current, valid US driver’s license. A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role or as an operator in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Qualified Instrument Technician that can perform SIS/BPCS Instrument Checks and Calibrations.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
• Welding skills.
• Proficient in Reading Instrument Loop Diagrams and Piping & Instrument Diagrams.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lb. Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. Standing/Walking for extended periods of time. Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders. Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator. Work in an area of intense or continuous noise. Work in an area with hazardous materials. Handle 55 gal. drums. Work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Your Skills:

Electrical Principles: Working knowledge of electrical maintenance.

Basic millwright skills including machine and rotating equipment repair.

Instrumentation: Electronic Instrumentation skills (digital and analog) and PLC and Instrument Tech capabilities.

Piping: Basic Torque requirement Understandings.

Heavy Equipment: Must be able to operate an aerial and scissor lift (on-site training).

Computer Literacy: Have the ability to learn new computer systems quickly.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership: Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence. Must be punctual and reliable. Good interpersonal skills are required. Have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills. A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. Able to work within an empowered team environment.

Additional notes For positions based in Illinois, Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the Salary range for the position. This salary range is specific to the State of Illinois and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, and sustained job performance (or similar jobs).

A reasonable annual base salary range for this position is: $57,000 - $94,920. For those employees who are eligible for overtime pay, payment will be made under the provisions of federal and state law (typically, 1.5X of your regular hourly rate). We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need…when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location) Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location).

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.