CH-Maintenance Mechanic Mons

CH-Maintenance Mechanic 12-18 Mons

Grace is seeking a day shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our Manufacturing team. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is located in south Chicago at Grace's Chicago 71st site.

Responsibilities:

• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and work orders for adjusting, overhauling, or repairing equipment and machinery, including pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Thread, cut, weld, drill, and prepare materials to complete work assignments.
• Work alone or as part of a crew in/outdoors at the site, and may be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, and elevated platforms.
• Collaborate with the Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) department on motors, agitators, pumps, valves, and actuators, but not limited to these tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and work area during the shift, and prepare for the next shift to follow.
• Work with/around hazardous materials and be responsible for wearing the correct PPE necessary to perform work safely.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and precision maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new maintenance strategies and procedures to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Operate forklifts and scissor lifts

Physical Requirements and Environment:

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical environment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure (English and Metric).
• Ability to physically maneuver in tight, high, or difficult spaces.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experienced in welding using MIG, TIG or other procedures.
• Qualified in precision laser alignments
• Qualified in Rigging

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in mechanical maintenance or a relevant trade (e.g., millwright, industrial mechanic).
• Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography.
• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility or a similar regulated industry.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program

Nearest Major Market:
Chicago