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Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois, 60031, USA
Listing for: Vantage Specialty Chemicals
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 48000 - 55000 USD Yearly USD 48000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Title:
Maintenance Mechanic

The maintenance mechanic repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to be a multi skilled in the areas of Industrial Maintenance including but not limited to;
Pump repair, Welding, basic Electricity and pipe fitting. As a function of this position, the Maintenance Mechanic may be involved with the generation, collection, storage, and preparation of shipments of hazardous waste. Specific expertise in pump maintenance and alignment using precision tools desired.

Position Summary

The maintenance mechanic repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to be a multi skilled in the areas of Industrial Maintenance including but not limited to;
Pump repair, Welding, basic Electricity and pipe fitting. As a function of this position, the Maintenance Mechanic may be involved with the generation, collection, storage, and preparation of shipments of hazardous waste. Specific expertise in pump maintenance and alignment using precision tools desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of plant wide equipment.
  • Conducting and documenting as required, inspections on safety equipment, process equipment, and forklifts.
  • Obtaining safe work permits as required for maintenance or project work.
  • Managing workload to meet established deadlines and Standard Operating Procedure requirements.
  • Recommending new, or changes to existing Preventive Maintenance Work Orders, to improve equipment up time.
  • Maintaining work areas to acceptable standards of housekeeping and sanitation.
  • Effectively interacting with other employees in a team environment.
  • Effectively communicating with outside contractors and vendors as required.
  • Prepares reports documenting work performed and damaged, worn, or broken parts.
  • Cleans, organizes, and otherwise maintains housekeeping in shop areas, parts stores and tool locations.
  • Collaborates with plant personnel to accomplish proper Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) of equipment/machinery & line breaks.
  • Makes necessary modifications and implements confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
  • Assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
  • Troubleshooting machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance, including visual and sound inspections.
  • Inspecting equipment for potential and actual hazards, wear, leaks, and other conditions requiring maintenance or shut down.
  • Installs replacement parts for machines.
  • Identifies/corrects the causes of unexpected breakdowns & repairs broken machinery quickly and efficiently.
  • Reading, interpreting, and following instructions and operation manuals.
  • Cleaning, repairing, and installing equipment and parts as needed.
  • Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Complying with health and safety regulations.
  • Performing general maintenance work on buildings as assigned.
  • Performs preventive/corrective maintenance inspections & service on production equipment/machinery such as (not limited to) piping, pipe fitting, welding, valves (manual & actuated), steam traps, heat exchangers, pumps (various types), motors (electrical), conveyors, & compressed air systems.
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