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Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, 61639, USA
Listing for: Ivex Specialty Paper, LLC
Full Time, Per diem position Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24.06 - 29.97 USD Hourly USD 24.06 29.97 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. Requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform timely repairs to minimize production downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial manufacturing machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and necessary adjustments to prevent breakdowns.
  • Repair and replace bearings, shafts, rollers, gears, gearboxes, belts, chains, pumps, and other mechanical components.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, drawings, and equipment manuals.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and work with production personnel and electricians to resolve equipment issues.
  • Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, proper PPE use, and good housekeeping practices.
  • Maintain tools and work areas, communicate equipment concerns, and complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Industrial maintenance or mechanical equipment repair experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and repair skills.
  • Knowledge of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and maintenance practices.
  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
  • Must be available to work overtime, including extended shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Must be available to respond to emergency breakdowns when called upon.

    Must have good attendance.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Machinist experience is beneficial but not required, including operation of lathes, milling machines, and drill presses.
  • Welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical equipment alignment experience.
  • Demonstrate dependable attendance, safe work practices, and quality workmanship.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability and 401K (with match dollar for dollar up to 6%)
  • PTO (paid time off)
  • paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $24.06 - $29.97 per hour

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