Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Wage: $29.20-$34.91/hour + $0.25/hour shift differential
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 3pm-11pm + OT
This company is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. Join their team and see why their team members say they're proud to be part of the company. They promote employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into employee networking circles. Bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of this increasingly diverse culture. Don't miss their opening for a Maintenance Mechanic on 2nd shift in Carol Stream, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity.
Maintenance Mechanic Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Safely maintain all equipment utilizing the planned preventative maintenance program, troubleshoot and solve equipment problems, prioritize the scheduled maintenance work around the daily production schedules, create an atmosphere and culture that drives toward an accident free workplace, utilize both excellent mechanical skills and electrical/electronic skills
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc.
- Read and understand mechanical prints, electrical wiring diagrams/schematics, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical components, electrical controls, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission
- Perform fabrication on equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs, make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity, identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble, and dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts
- Examine and determine to what degree parts have worn and repair or replace parts as needed
- Operate metal, woodworking, and hand tools to make, and repair, parts
- Complete all work in a safe manner
Maintenance Mechanic Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment
- Must have technical skills in all disciplines of industrial maintenance
- Working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment
- Must have good working knowledge of various meters (volt/amp meters, schematics, dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.)
- Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills
- Able to handle multiple projects at one time
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Willing to work off shifts
Benefits:
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
- Retirement, pension, and 401k matching program
- Medical and dental
- Education and development (including tuition reimbursement)
- Life and disability insurance
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 30 years of staffing experience
Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.