Maintenance Technician

IKO North America; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 46,617 - 56,578; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

IKO North America in Kankakee, Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure machinery operates at optimal levels. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining industrial equipment, and utilizing maintenance management software. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, is safety conscious, and is proficient with hand tools. This role offers competitive hourly wages, health benefits, and a commitment to employee development and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and climb stairs.
• Proven experience in maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot industrial equipment using measuring instruments.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Skills

Maintenance experience

Ability to work with hand tools

Computer-based maintenance software knowledge

Millwright skills

Knowledge of safety practices

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Maintenance equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Role

Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role will maintain production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Compensation

$33.84 - $41.07 an hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Learning the processes of how products are made and all the steps that go into it.
• Learning about site-specific equipment and how it should properly function.
• Maintaining smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshooting specific industrial equipment by using precise measuring and testing instruments.
• Dismantling and reassembling of equipment using hand and power tools.
• Inspecting and assessing the wear and remaining useful life of various power transmission components.
• Utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with the Company’s procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• The position is subject to 24-hour call-out, shift, and weekend work.
• Must be able to stand for long periods. Must be able to climb stairs and work in high-up areas.
• Proven experience working in and maintaining a safe work environment with intimate knowledge of LOTO procedures or other relevant safety practices.
• 3 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.
• Millwright skills, welding and machining experience preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of appropriate use of hand tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and understand detailed repair & instruction manuals.
• Must be able to work with computer-based maintenance software.
• Must supply own hand tools appropriate to the equipment and environment.

Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.