Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Food Management Search; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. in Geneva, IL seeks two Maintenance Mechanics for a continuous chemical manufacturing plant.

Positions are on-site on 2nd and 3rd shifts with overtime during outages; a shift differential enhances pay. You will maintain and repair pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, and valves, troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs, perform preventive work, and record activities in CMMS; collaborate with production, engineering, and QC to prioritize fixes.

Qualifications

• AAS or maintenance certs or 10+ years in manufacturing maintenance.
• Chemical/process/industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors and piping.
• PSM/OSHA/LOTO knowledge is a plus.

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 is a plus.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance and record it in CMMS.
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround.
• Follow PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling procedures.

Skills

Pumps

Motors

Piping

VFD troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

AAS or maintenance certifications

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