Mechanic B - Electrical & Instruments

Mechanic B - Electrical & Instruments

Location:

Elwood, IL, US, 60421 Stepan is currently seeking a Mechanic for our Millsdale Plant located in Elwood, Illinois. The Mechanic will provide maintenance support to production areas to assure stable operations and provide continuous improvement. These responsibilities include developing and promoting safe work practices for maintaining plant equipment. Pay Range: $42.47 - $48.47 At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Union Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD) Reactions – Recognition Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The main responsibilities of the Mechanic Mechanic (E&I) is to provide electrical, electronic, mechanical and technical support to production areas to ensure stable operations, and provide continuous improvement while promoting safe work practices for maintaining day-to-day operations as a technical resource.

• Perform field calibration of process instrumentation.
• Complete the installation of new instrumentation, controls and power wiring systems including conduit.
• Configure and program process instrumentation and VFD's (variable frequency drive).
• Perform chemical line breaks per procedures including flange joint assembly.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to determine repair process.
• Navigate CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) as well as write follow up work.
• Train with an experienced journeyman to augment first 6 months of apprentice program.
• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
• General housekeeping duties as assigned by the E&I Maintenance Execution Manager.
• Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of mechanical experience or preferred education.
• Successfully pass mechanical aptitude test.
• Successfully complete 6 required maintenance apprenticeship courses within 3 years.
• Experience with control circuits, PLC logic, and instrumentation calibration is preferred.
• Ability to analyze, problem solve, and think strategically to solve equipment issues and determine root cause failures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.