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Maintenance Mechanic Second Shift

Job in Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, 60126, USA
Listing for: Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Co.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 30 USD Hourly USD 25.00 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Maintenance Mechanic Second Shift

Since 1966, Val-Matic Valve has been delivering products and services that are essential in providing clean water and other fluids to industries and homes around the world. Today, Val-Matic manufactures nine types of air valves and is the leading supplier of air valves in North America. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, our company is family owned and privately operated.

If you're looking for a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and valued, then look no further than Val-Matic Valve.

Repairs and maintains production, plant, and building equipment with a focus on high-quality preventive maintenance to meet the production plan and ship Val-Matic products in a manner which exceeds company goals for quality and on-time delivery.

Works with Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Department Managers, and Plant Supervisors to ensure priorities and schedules are met and problems are addressed.

Observes and evaluates equipment to determine the root cause of equipment problems.

Conducts preventive maintenance (PM) as assigned and completes the required documentation.

Dismantles, cleans and repairs equipment or replaces components as required.

Performs electrical installations on the building or equipment.

Works with outside contractors as needed.

Handles maintenance vendor contracts, requests quotes and contractor services and initiates purchase requisitions for materials and services.

Manages the physical disposal of waste.

Equally shares the workload with other Maintenance Mechanics to ensure machine downtime is minimized.

Supports the Val-Matic Safety Program whenever required and alerts the appropriate manager whenever unsafe conditions are found or potential safety improvements can be implemented.

Actively maintains a clean and organized 6S work area.

Technical training beyond a High School diploma such as trade school or certification or associate degree.

Five years of related experience and/or training, technical certification or completion of apprentice program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Proficient in shop math

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Synthesizes complex or diverse information from drawing, specifications, diagrams, or manuals.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions.

Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources;
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
Develops realistic action plans.

Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment

Ability to be on feet up to 8-12 hours per shift

Use of hands and fingers to perform job function

Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Starting Wage: $25 - $30/hr

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

PTO

Free Uniforms with laundry service

$2000 Retention Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Shift Premium

Safety equipment reimbursement

A pre-employment Background Check and a 9-panel (no THC) Drug screen are required.

Val-Matic® is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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