Senior Maintenance Mechanic

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for a continuous chemical manufacturing operation in Geneva, IL. Two openings exist, one for 2nd shift and one for 3rd shift, with pay $35.00–$45.00/hour and shift differentials. On-site role with safety first in a hazardous environment.

You'll maintain pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, and piping across multiple process areas, troubleshoot 480V/VFDs, and document preventative work in the CMMS, with overtime and planned downtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• AAS or maintenance certifications, or 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping.
• Must bring own basic hand tools.
• PSM experience is a plus.
• OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment on a continuous process
• Rebuild pumps, service mixers, swap motors, and handle wiring
• Troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs; PLC knowledge helps on some shifts
• Complete preventive and predictive work and record it in the CMMS
• Get equipment back up fast when something fails mid-run
• Work with production, engineering, and QC on what gets fixed first
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround
• Follow PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety procedures

Skills

Chemical/industrial manufacturing经验

Mechanical skills with pumps/mixers/m—

Troubleshooting 480V/VFDs

PSM experience

OSHA/LOTO/hazmat handling

Shift readiness (2nd/3rd)

Education

AAS or maintenance certifications or 10+ years manufacturing maintenance experience

Tools

PLC knowledge

Basic hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic (2 Openings) | Continuous Chemical Manufacturing
Location: Geneva, IL (On-site)
Pay: $35.00 to $45.00/hour based on experience and skills test
Shift Differential: +$1.00/hour on 2nd shift, +$2.00/hour on 3rd shift
Schedule: One opening on 2nd shift and one on 3rd shift
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Overview

A global chemical producer in the western Chicago suburbs is going from two shifts to three and needs two experienced mechanics, one for 2nd shift and one for 3rd, to support a continuous, around-the-clock process. The plant spans several levels and runs pumps, mixers, reactors, heating and cooling systems, and motors across multiple process areas. Overtime is available, with more during planned shutdowns.

This is a chemical environment with heat and hazardous materials, so safety comes first in everything the team does.

What the Job Involves

• Maintain and repair pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment on a continuous process
• Rebuild pumps, service mixers, swap motors, and handle wiring
• Troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs; PLC knowledge helps on some shifts
• Complete preventive and predictive work and record it in the CMMS
• Get equipment back up fast when something fails mid-run
• Work with production, engineering, and QC on what gets fixed first
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround
• Follow PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety procedures

What They Need

• AAS or maintenance certifications, or 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance in place of that
• Chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing experience required
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping
• 480V and VFD troubleshooting preferred, and especially valuable for 3rd shift
• PSM experience a plus
• PLC knowledge a plus, not required
• Solid understanding of OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling
• Must bring own basic hand tools