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

Eden Capital Careers; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers is seeking two experienced Maintenance Mechanics for a continuous chemical manufacturing operation in Geneva, IL. One on 2nd shift and one on 3rd shift, with a base pay of $35.00–$45.00/hour and shift differentials.

This on-site role supports a multi-level plant running pumps, mixers, reactors, and motors in a hazardous chemical environment. Overtime is available, especially during planned shutdowns, with safety and PSM compliance as top priorities.

Qualifications

• AAS or maintenance certifications, or 10+ years 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 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.

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

Mixers

Motors

Piping

480V troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

PSM

Education

AAS or maintenance certifications

10+ years manufacturing maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Eden Capital Careers is seeking two experienced Maintenance Mechanics for a continuous chemical manufacturing operation in Geneva, IL. One on 2nd shift and one on 3rd shift, with a base pay of $35.00–$45.00/hour and shift differentials.

This on-site role supports a multi-level plant running pumps, mixers, reactors, and motors in a hazardous chemical environment. Overtime is available, especially during planned shutdowns, with safety and PSM compliance as top priorities.