Maintenance Mechanic

Date:
Jul 14, 2026

Location:

Peking, IL, US, 61554

Working together under general supervision install, inspect, maintain, and repair work on plant equipment such as boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment; perform cutting and welding; assist in disassembling and assembling equipment, piping, tubing, and flanges; mount and align equipment to industry standards; use standard measurement and precision tools and devices to close tolerances; is a member of the station’s fire brigade or acts as a station fire guide for outside fire departments;

perform all activities in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental standards; utilize computer and other technology-based work management systems as may be required in performing work duties; perform all activities in a high quality manner to achieve best industry practice; operate standard machine tools, power and hand tools in a safe, effective manner; be able to read and understand technical information such as prints, engineering data, charts, and graphs;

perform general cleaning and painting; interact with station personnel, contractors and others to perform MM functions; respond to overtime requests as needed; handle special assignments; and perform other duties as assigned.

• Inspect, service, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment involving inspecting, diagnosing, dismantling, assembling, modifying, and repairing generators, boilers and auxiliaries, furnaces, pumps, and fuel handling and ash handling systems.
• Plan and coordinate work; instruct, train, and check the work of personnel engaged in maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems to determine the root cause and proper corrective action.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities and equipment performance analysis using diagnostic technologies and portable test equipment.
• Work safely and follow facility and company policies and procedures.
• Utilize correct maintenance practices and procedures to perform detailed equipment inspections; identify part requirement and repair methods; work to close tolerances; make equipment repairs to OEM specifications.
• Complete cutting and welding activities and make pressure welds, as assigned.
• Operate bridge cranes, forklifts or other mobile equipment as required.
• Properly rig and hoist equipment.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and replace pumps and valves, boiler casings and gaskets, pipes, and tubes.
• Prepare work permits and administer the SAFE Access to Plant, or similar systems, as it applies to the equipment for which the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible.
• Maintain equipment and areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Read, interpret, modify, and implement technical information found in manufacturer’s technical manuals, electrical and mechanical blueprints, P&’s, and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Assist other job classifications and departments as may be required.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance skills required to perform all Maintenance Mechanic duties and assist in the training of others.

Required

• High School Degree or equivalent education. Ability to properly use standard and precision tools, equipment, and read, interpret blueprints, plans, and technical instructions. 3
  -7 years’ experience related to power plant or other heavy industry operation and maintenance and experience repairing and overhauling mechanical equipment and such related work. Journeyman level experience required.

• Must have knowledge of job safety requirements, strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and possess a demonstrated ability to learn.

• This position is exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, cold and hot temperatures and moderate to high noise levels. The position requires a person to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, walk, sit, stand and climb.

The base salary range for this position is: $35.69-$54.37. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this…