Maintenance Mechanic

We currently seek a motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Mechanic to join the team in our Carol Stream, IL manufacturing facility.

Job Summary:

Responsible for maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment such as lathes, mills, CNC machines, drills, grinders, conveyor belts, furnaces, presses, ovens and other machines within a 66,000‑sq‑ft. manufacturing facility. Provide effective mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical related preventative and regular maintenance services. Solve equipment problems with minimum down time. Must be familiar with hazardous waste oil policy, handling of hazardous acids and bases and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.

Keep office, production and common areas in functional condition through a combination of equipment and procedures. Monitor facility for extraordinary cleaning situations such as non‑hazardous spills and accidents or heavy usage. Works under limited supervision for routine situations. Provides assistance and training to lower level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand.

Job Skills and Requirements

• Broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Maintenance Technician installing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of electro‑mechanical manufacturing equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical education a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and have basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Proven experience reading facility and production equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, documentation and fragmentary reference materials.
• Ability to utilize a variety of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic testing and measuring equipment/devices to aid in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Analytic investigative, creative, thorough, systematic, detail‑oriented and safety conscious.
• Experience using email and the internet.
• Ability to work well with fellow employees and outside vendors.
• Ability to operate a man lift, pass an OSHA forklift driving test and have a valid driver’s license.

Saint‑Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user‑friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end‑users and grinding expert partners, Saint‑Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint‑Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in more than 27 countries while employing more than 10,000 people.

Our manufacturing facility in Carol Stream, IL is 66,000 sq ft. and has 75 employees.

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position which is $32.40 to $38.40 per hour.

In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments. The targeted bonus amount can be up to $3,200…