Maintenance Mechanic Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Analyze and resolve malfunctioning equipment.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures.
• Lead / Participate in the site Preventative Maintenance Plan.
• Advocate for safe work and adhere to all safe work standards, procedures, and housekeeping practices.
• Operate aerial lifts and forklifts as necessary to complete work.
• Support minor mechanical design and project work as well as turnarounds.
• Provide work direction to contractor crews.
• Perform all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure procedures are valid and up-to date.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Mechanical maintenance education or experience such as millwright, machinist, or mechanical repair in a chemical, refining, or industrial plant.
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated.
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with others.
• Able and willing to take call-ins and work overtime hours.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Work involves climbing stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Preferences

• Pipefitting skills.
• Ability to read equipment prints, secure information from OEM manuals, and proficiency with measurement tools (micrometers, dial calipers etc.).
• Possesses basic computer skills to interface with maintenance management system and basic Microsoft office knowledge.
• Capable of basic structural welding.
• Knowledge of basic machining including lathes, mills, and presses.
• Working knowledge of mechanical seals, flush pans, and seal failure analysis.
• Working knowledge of laser alignment techniques.

Other Information

• This position is part of Joliet manufacturing organization, and is located at the polystyrene plant in Channahon, Illinois. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.
• Grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.