Chemical Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Chemical Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Aurora, IL, United States

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. As a Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic/Technician at MAPEI
, you’ll be an essential part of our commitment to operational excellence and safety. Our Maintenance Team ensures equipment reliability through routine maintenance and brings expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex machinery issues. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vital production equipment, including industrial blenders, mixers, packaging systems (both automated and manual), robotic machinery, pumps, valves, and pressure vessels.

Your skills will be key in upholding MAPEI’s high manufacturing standards and supporting a seamless production environment.

• Collaborate with supervisors and management to perform repairs and preventive maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including machinery, instruments, power systems, and piping.
• Complete thorough repairs and proactively initiate work orders based on preventive maintenance (PM) or predictive maintenance (PdM) findings.
• Maximize equipment reliability by efficiently executing work orders and PM tasks.
• Accurately document activities, resources, and completion codes.
• Analyze reports to recommend improvements for asset operability, reliability, and safety.
• Request necessary repair parts as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Conduct maintenance in compliance with OSHA, Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines, and environmental regulations.
• Track and meet maintenance KPIs to achieve performance goals.
• Perform diverse technical tasks, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Continuously develop skills through self‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Base hourly pay rate from $30 to $39 per hour, based on experience.
• Additional premium shift differential: $1.00 per hour for second shift and $2.00 per hour for third shift, if applicable.

• Highly competitive base pay and premium shift differentials.
• Biannual "Rewards for Results" bonuses, awarded at discretion based on plant performance.
• Option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
• 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually (days prorated in year one).
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer‑paid life insurance, and free tele‑medicine physician services.
• Various other company employee‑centric perks including tuition reimbursement, discounted home/auto insurance, supplemental life insurance, and more.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with NEC and NFPA 70E standards.
• Skilled in installing new equipment and modifying existing installations.
• Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC): control charts, standard deviation, Cpk.
• Mechanical skills: read pneumatic schematics, troubleshoot pneumatic systems, manage V‑belts, valves, motors, drives, and electrical enclosures.
• Electrical skills: read electrical/control schematics, understand PLC hardware and ladder logic programming, electrical troubleshooting, and safety compliance.
• Computer literate with strong communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)