Senior Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd/3rd Shift, Chemical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for Geneva, IL, to support a continuous chemical manufacturing process on two openings (2nd and 3rd shifts). The role covers pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment, with safety first in a heat‑hazardous environment.

You will troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and document activities in CMMS. Overtime is available; advanced PLC knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• AAS or 10+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Chemical/process/industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping.
• 480V troubleshooting preferred; PLC knowledge a plus.
• OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling understanding.

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.
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround.
• Follow PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical/controls

Education

AAS in maintenance technology

10+ years manufacturing maintenance experience

Tools

VFD troubleshooting

PLC knowledge (plus)

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for Geneva, IL, to support a continuous chemical manufacturing process on two openings (2nd and 3rd shifts). The role covers pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment, with safety first in a heat‑hazardous environment.

You will troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and document activities in CMMS. Overtime is available; advanced PLC knowledge is a plus.