Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Responsible for maintaining and repairing electro‑mechanical equipment and facilities at the Tuscola, IL plant.

• Inspect, install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair electro‑mechanical equipment and facilities.
• Work from specifications, drawings, manuals, and verbal/written instructions to isolate and diagnose problems.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment to diagnose and correct malfunctions by repairing or replacing defective parts.
• Install and uninstall processing equipment; prepare, install, repair, and maintain pipe fittings, pumps, and conveyor systems.
• Perform welding operations, including heliarc, arc, gas welding, and soldering, and conduct related tasks such as flame cutting and template making.
• Review designs and develop procedures to improve product quality and assembly efficiency.
• Inspect incoming parts and maintain welders and other tools.
• Maintain plumbing fixtures, water tanks, heaters, pipes, and joints.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs and complete required training.
• Utilize computerized maintenance systems to document work orders and track equipment conditions.
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine causes of equipment failure.
• Complete required paperwork, including SH&E incident reporting and production records.
• Support Responsible Care® and ISO management systems as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; associate degree or military equivalency preferred.
• Minimum 5 years industrial or chemical manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with machine tools, hand and power tools, and welding techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic control systems.
• Experience with Process Safety Management, lockout/tagout, and hazard recognition.
• Familiarity with OSHA, RC14001, ISO
  9001, and PSM regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex operating instructions, manuals, and blueprints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Physical capability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 50lbs as required.
• Must pass a pulmonary function test and be able to use respiratory equipment.
• Flexible to work overtime, call‑outs, and shift changes.

• Work includes climbing stairs and ladders, standing, sitting for extended periods, and outdoor tasks.
• Work at heights from scaffolds, ladders, or grating may be required.
• Occasional heavy lifting and use of hand tools.
• May work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Hourly wage range: $32.45–$44.62.
• Eligible for training‑period pay increases and discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits offered from day one.

Cabot Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. All employees are expected to uphold our commitment to a safe and environmentally focused workplace.