Senior Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift, Chemical Plant

Job Juncture

Geneva (IL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Job Juncture in Geneva, IL is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics for a continuous chemical manufacturing operation on-site. One for 2nd shift and one for 3rd shift, with pay $35–$45/hour plus shift differentials. Overtime and planned shutdowns are available.

You will maintain pumps, motors, piping, valves, and reactors, troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs, and collaborate with production, engineering, and QC. Safety is paramount; OSHA/LOTO procedures apply; basic hand tools required.

Qualifications

AAS or maintenance certification, or 10+ years of 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 valuable for 3rd shift.
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.