Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Camfil USA Inc.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Camfil USA, a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the Crystal Lake, IL plant on the 2nd shift. The role covers installation, repair, and upkeep of plant equipment to support business operations.

You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machinery, work with electrical components, and participate in continuous improvement activities while adhering to 6S standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred, or 3-6 months related experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus.
• Network and computer knowledge a plus.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing and facility equipment are running safely and efficiently
• Trouble shoot, repair, and maintain machinery and facilities
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance for the machinery and facility
• Repair or replace electrical components such as photo Eyes, contactors, proximity sensors, motors, push buttons
• Run conduit and connect equipment to power source
• Modify and fabricate fixtures, equipment, racks, and machinery as needed
• Assist with facility planning and equipment installations
• Work with welders, grinders, drill presses, metal working equipment, hand tools, and power tools
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access and repair
• Inspect and measure machine parts to detect wear or misalignment
• Maintain plant 6S standards
• Adapt to CMMS
• Assist in startup of equipment and update training and safety documentation
• Engage in continuous improvement activities
• Communicate with plant management and engineers
• Investigate reliability issues and perform root cause analysis

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and interpreting documents

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing experience

Network and computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate or 1-year college

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 2nd Shift

Crystal Lake, IL

CAMFIL - A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

Camfil USA, a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions provides commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. We are currently hiring a 2 nd Shift Maintenance Technician for our Crystal Lake plant. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com .

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician will support key processes and projects in the Camfil facility. Position is responsible for assistance in all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company’s facilities and equipment to ensure they are well-cared for and adequate to support the company’s business operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure manufacturing and facility equipment are running safely and efficiently
• Trouble shoot, repair, and maintain machinery and facilities
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance for the machinery and facility
• Ability to repair or replace electric components such as photo eyes, contactors, proximity sensors, motors, push buttons, etc.
• Ability to run conduit and connect equipment to power source
• Ability to modify and fabricate various fixtures, equipment, racks, and machinery as needed
• Assist with facility planning and equipment installations
• Work with equipment such as welders, grinders, drill presses, metal working equipment, hand tools, and power tools
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access and repair
• Inspect and measure machine parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems
• Maintain plant 6S standards
• Adaptable to Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Assist in the start-up of equipment, to include updating safety documentation, technical documentation and updating / coordinating the training of employees
• Engage in continuous improvement activities
• Communicate regularly with the plant management, process engineers, and other plants, sharing combined knowledge and information
• Responsible for investigating reliability issues and performing root cause analysis on significant failures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferred
• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred, or 3-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to become certified as a forklift operator (training will be provided)
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus
• Network and computer knowledge a plus
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Solid math skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to solve practical problems & deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Must be able to lift heavy items, following proper safety protocols
• Must be able to work as a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office, warehouse, and plant environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.