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

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking two experienced Maintenance Mechanics for Geneva, IL. One for the 2nd shift and one for the 3rd shift, in a continuous chemical manufacturing environment.

You will maintain and repair pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment on a round-the-clock process. The role requires strong mechanical skills, familiarity with 480V systems and VFDs, and the ability to work safely in a chemical environment with heat and hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• 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, especially valuable on 3rd shift
• PSM experience a plus
• PLC knowledge a plus, not required
• Knowledge 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

Motors

Piping

Mixers

Electrical troubleshooting

VFDs

PLCs

Safety compliance

Education

AAS or maintenance certifications

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking two experienced Maintenance Mechanics for Geneva, IL. One for the 2nd shift and one for the 3rd shift, in a continuous chemical manufacturing environment.

You will maintain and repair pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment on a round-the-clock process. The role requires strong mechanical skills, familiarity with 480V systems and VFDs, and the ability to work safely in a chemical environment with heat and hazardous materials.