Maintenance Mechanic

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of glass and metal products, has an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic
, to join their winning team in Cicero.

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified for the safe performance of Completes required training in a timely fashion, including compliance and on-the-job training.
• Optimizes production processes.
• Installs and maintains air compressors, plant air circulation systems, cooling and heating units, and plant lighting.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned electrical systems, production equipment, and facility, as required.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, erects, moves, and/or dismantles all types of machinery and auxiliary production equipment.
• Inspects job site and equipment to be dismantled, erected, or moved, analyzes blueprints and schematics, estimates the weight of loads to be handled, lifted, clearances, and recommends support equipment needed.
• Fabricate sheet metal and structural units as needed: guarding, steps, stairs, conveyors, elevators, platforms, and sets in place.
• Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Disassembles, overhauls, and rebuilds production equipment.
• Inspects in-process materials and in-process and finished products.
• Performs record-keeping duties as required under the direction of management.
• Determines all supplies and tools needed for each assignment
• Capable of using all industrial shop and millwright equipment effectively and be able to fabricate precision parts.
• Individuals must also be familiar with production equipment’s electronic components and have sound knowledge of basic line control equipment.
• Be able to weld most common materials such that the end result is effective and presentable.
• Should understand and be able to use basic test equipment such as volt/ohm meters, amp meters, voltage tester micrometers – among others.
• Should be able to communicate effectively with both peers and supervisors and keep accurate records and logs.
• Must take direction and work without direct supervision, be safety conscious, and follow plant policy and procedures.
• Must be able to work through construction and machinery problems in a logical manner
• Must be able to diagnose problems and correct them within a reasonable amount of time.
• Must maintain work areas, tools, panels, and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Should be self-motivated, and professional and have a good attitude toward their supervisors and fellow employees

• Broad training in a related field is usually acquired through high school education or equivalent.
• Job-related experience for 4 years minimum.
• Required on-the-job and classroom training.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment, mechanical devices, transmission systems, interface units, AC/DC motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, computers and inspection, and digital devices, and the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
• Ability to effectively train personnel.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment.
• Must possess an interest in and an aptitude for mechanics
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Ability to work in multiple departments.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.
• Maintains an awareness of and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!