Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Job Juncture; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Job Juncture in Geneva, IL is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics for a continuous chemical manufacturing operation on-site. One for 2nd shift and one for 3rd shift, with pay $35–$45/hour plus shift differentials. Overtime and planned shutdowns are available.

You will maintain pumps, motors, piping, valves, and reactors, troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs, and collaborate with production, engineering, and QC. Safety is paramount; OSHA/LOTO procedures apply; basic hand tools required.

Qualifications

• AAS or maintenance certification, or 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping.
• 480V and VFD troubleshooting preferred, especially valuable for 3rd shift.
• PLC knowledge a plus, not required.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling.
• 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 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

Pumps maintenance

Motors & piping

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

AAS or maintenance certification

10+ years in manufacturing maintenance

Tools

CMMS

VFD troubleshooting

480V electrical systems

PLC knowledge

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
• PLC knowledge a plus, not required
• Solid understanding of OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling
• Must bring own basic hand tools