Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Full Time — Chicago, IL, US

Requisition

Salary Range: $26.00 To $29.00 Annually

Job Summary:

Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment. Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines. Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns. Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all planned/preventative maintenance (PM) and repairs for the production facility, as well as unscheduled maintenance when needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot systems including electrical, automation controls, pneumatic/hydraulic, plumbing, compressed air, and mechanical components.
• Participate in safety initiatives and help maintain a safe working environment for employees and the community.
• Collaborate with production crews to keep machines and systems in proper working order to ensure optimum efficiencies and minimize waste.
• Develop an extensive knowledge of Case Paper IL equipment and machinery to support MRO and cross-training.
• Maintain parts and spares inventories to minimize downtime while balancing cost.
• Maintain grounds and facilities, respond to work orders and other requests to ensure rapid closure and follow-up.
• Make proactive recommendations on potential updates and repairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Experience with maintenance systems: electrical, automation controls, pneumatic/hydraulic, plumbing, compressed air, mechanics.
• Familiarity with diagnostic troubleshooting of web tension systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work on projects requiring standing/sitting for extended periods, using hands/fingers to handle/feel, reaching with hands/arms, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting up to 40 pounds in hot humid environments.
• Basic building skills.
• Mathematical skills for unit conversion, proportions, and single-variable functions.
• Able to read maps, charts, diagrams, blueprints, and CAD drawings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with contractors, teammates, and others.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload, shifting between tasks as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Shift

Hours:

M-F 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Training

Hours:

M-F 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM