Industrial Mechanic - 3rd shift

DRiV•Skokie, IL

2d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

DRiV is a global leader in automotive products, seeking an Industrial Mechanic for its 3rd shift operations. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficient and safe operation of all equipment, machinery, and building facilities within the DRIV manufacturing plant. The Team Member will act as a subject matter expert, completing advanced technical and mechanical duties that require specific training, licenses, or certifications. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and has no direct reports. The core responsibilities include providing technician support for manufacturing maintenance and repair across various areas such as Robotics, CNC, Tooling, Wire EDM, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Machine Operations, Tool & Die, and Quality Assurance. The role also involves performing scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing machinery breakdowns to minimize production downtime, and making repairs to building facilities. Prompt reporting of quality issues and identification of process/equipment inefficiencies for improvement are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Successful completion of high school highly preferred; additional training or certification as required for the area worked.
Has completed the necessary training and coursework for the job.
Work is closely supervised. The Associate Technician supports other Technicians on the same team and performs first level work assignments.
Associate level is used for those areas requiring an Apprenticeship.
Work assignments are within guidelines and range from routine to moderately complex.
Work is completed under general supervision.
Has the skills to take on a variety of assignments within the area of expertise.
Work assignments are within guidelines but require some interpretation and are often complex.
Complete assignments autonomously and final work product is typically reviewed and signed off on by a supervisor.
Provide guidance and support to lower-level technicians and is called upon to handle non-routine problems as they arise.
Climb/Balance: Frequently required.
Stooping: Regularly required.
Kneeling: Occasionally required.
Crouch/Crawl: Occasionally required.
Bending: Regularly required.
Standing: Regularly required.
Handle Materials: Regularly required.
Manipulate Objects: Regularly required.
Vision: Ability to see objects up close or at a distance, in color, adjust focus, and use peripheral vision regularly.
Lifting: continuously lifting objects weighing 5lb – 40lb, frequently lifting objects 40lb – 60lb, occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 100lb.
Basic troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technician support to manufacturing maintenance and repair, including areas of Robotics, CNC, Tooling, Wire EDM, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Machine Operations, Tool & Die or Quality Assurance.
Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled and pursuant to work safety requirements.
Locate, trouble shoot and repair breakdowns of machinery and other equipment to reduce production downtime.
Make repairs and updates to the building facility including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and painting.
Promptly report quality problems and shut down the equipment or operational area if unable to resolve.
Identify process and equipment inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Perform a variety of equipment repair activities, diagnose and locate nature of problem, tear down equipment, replace component units and parts.
Move and install equipment, position, level and anchor on site, make all necessary mechanical system line connections, set up equipment, check operation and make necessary adjustments.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, diagnostic, lift and machine shop equipment.
Basic troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Fabricate parts and safety guards for equipment.
Ensure the proper segregation and labelling of all waste products and recyclables and ensure waste minimization is practiced whenever possible.