Maintenance Technician — Electrical & Instrumentation

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Pension via union Local 1546

Job summary

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician to support mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. You will perform preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires reading manuals and work orders, and complying with OSHA safety rules. Candidates should have 3–5 years in a manufacturing maintenance environment, a high school diploma or GED, plus relevant licenses/certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• City of Chicago Electricians license and trade school certificate preferred.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.Ability to pass third party trade tests as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment during production.
• Performs scheduled maintenance repairs and routine preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation systems and repair faults.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders; follow safety rules (OSHA).
• Install, tune and certify plant instruments; operate lifts and forklift as needed.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Read manuals & WOs

OSHA safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

City of Chicago Electricians license

Trade School Certificate

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lifts

JLG lifts

Job description

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician to support mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. You will perform preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires reading manuals and work orders, and complying with OSHA safety rules. Candidates should have 3–5 years in a manufacturing maintenance environment, a high school diploma or GED, plus relevant licenses/certifications.