Senior Maintenance Mechanic

United Future; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for two openings on 2nd and 3rd shifts at our Geneva, IL site. The role involves maintaining pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment in a continuous process environment with an emphasis on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have an AAS or extensive maintenance experience in a chemical/process setting, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to troubleshoot 480V and VFDs.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing maintenance in chemical/process environments.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping.
• Experience with 480V and VFD troubleshooting is valued.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair while plant remains in operation.
• 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
• Work with production, engineering, and QC on prioritizing fixes
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround
• Follow PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety procedures

Skills

Pumps and motors

Piping systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures (PSM/OSHA/LOTO)

Education

AAS or maintenance certifications

10+ years manufacturing maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS

VFD troubleshooting 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