Maintenance Technician (Pay range $72K - 96K, 4% Bonus Potential) Job

Bostik; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Bonus potential

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Calumet City is seeking a Mechanic/Electrician to perform troubleshooting on electrical equipment and maintain process machinery. This position requires strong communication skills, extensive experience in maintenance, and familiarity with PLC and SAP systems. The ideal candidate holds a High School diploma and has over 10 years of relevant experience, alongside trade certifications in welding and HVAC. The company offers a salary range of $72K to $96K with a potential bonus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required.
• 5+ years experience with additional Trade School Certificates.
• Chemical Plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical equipment, PLCs, DCS, and other controls.
• Repair pumps, valves, and other process equipment.
• Support SAP management of spare parts, work orders, and other reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Preventive Maintenance

Project management

Basic welding

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School Certificates

Tools

PLC

SAP

HVAC systems

Job description

Mechanic/Electrician - Chemical Industry (Pay range $72K - 96K, 4% Bonus Potential)

Overview

Mechanic/Electrician - Chemical Industry (Pay range $72K - 96K, 4% Bonus Potential)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots electrical equipment, PLCs, DCS and other controls
• Repairs Pumps, Valves, and other Process Equipment with minimal supervision
• Assists with RCA’s and other incidents investigations
• Supports SAP management of spare parts, work orders, and other reports
• Supports plant EHS programs, PSM programs and other Bostik initiatives
• Follows all plant policies and practices to ensure safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are met
• Practice continuous quality improvement in all processes. Fully supports Bostik's goal of zero workplace safety incidents and supports and participates in Bostik's EHS Programs
• Knowledgeable of and practices root cause analysis
• Knowledgeable of and practices Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Be a project team member and lead some small projects or sub-projects of a larger project
• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines
• Repair and maintain equipment and assets in a safe and efficient manner
• Work with production/operations and have knowledge of Bostik products and equipment
• Understanding maintenance processes, applications, and terminology related to manufacturing
• Daily use of hand and power tools. Must safely repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems
• Basic welding, millwrighting, and blueprint and schematic reading
• Work cooperatively with all employees, vendors, and contractors
• Assists in maintaining an acceptable level of housekeeping
• Completes all required paperwork accurately
• Performs various troubleshooting and preventative maintenance duties to equipment as needed
• Work in other areas as needed
• Tracking performance against goals including – uptime, downtime, mean time to failure etc

Ideal Candidate

• This position works in a maintenance shop and production environment
• Demonstrates commitment to HES through high visibility and actions
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Bostik Inc
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Accountabilities

• Must be able to multi-task and efficiently operate in a stressful work environment
• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of detail and accuracy required

Qualifications / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent: 10+ years of experience required
• 5+years experience with additional Trade School Certificates: Welding, Pipefitting, Millwright, Electrical, PLC, HVAC
• Chemical Plant experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Proficient Computer Skills (Outlook, Word, SAP, Excel)