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:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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