Senior Maintenance Mechanic

KLA Industries; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. seeks two Maintenance Mechanics for its Geneva, IL plant. These on-site roles support continuous chemical manufacturing across two shifts (2nd and 3rd).

Pay ranges from $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, with shift differentials. Overtime and planned shutdown support are available in a safety-first environment. The ideal candidates have AAS or maintenance certs (or 10+ years in manufacturing maintenance) and strong experience with pumps, motors, piping, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• AAS or maintenance certification or 10+ years in manufacturing maintenance.
• Chemical/process/industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping.
• 480V and VFD troubleshooting preferred; PLC knowledge a plus.
• PSM experience a plus.
• OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling knowledge.
• Must bring own basic hand tools.

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 maintenance and record it in CMMS.
• Get equipment back up fast when something fails mid-run.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and QC on what gets fixed first.
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround.

Skills

Pumps

Motors & drives

Piping

Troubleshooting 480V/VFDs

Safety procedures

Education

AAS or maintenance certs / 10+ years experience

Tools

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