Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base. FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 5+ years of experience.
- Experience in automation and fabrication required.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- High Proficiency in electrical systems and plumbing systems.
- Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics. Examples include single line drawings and electrical ladder diagrams, as well as mechanical drawings such as isometric, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical cross-sectional drawings.
- Experience with Welding and Piping Assembly.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Technical School Certification is a plus.
- Experience with programming PLCs.
Responsibilities
- Performing various Preventive Maintenance activities, and completing work orders.
- Troubleshooting motor control systems and replacing defective devices such as fuses, motor starters, relays, power supplies, etc.
- Troubleshooting 3-phase and 1-phase equipment including pumps, agitators, air-compressors, hydraulic system, packaging equipment.
- Troubleshooting plant instrumentation such as flow meters, level meters, flow switches, temperature transmitters, and pressure transmitters.
- Troubleshooting PLC controlled automated systems including actuated valves and associated interlocks.
- Maintaining systems to be mechanically compliant with the state of Illinois such as the Facility Fire System, Steam boilers, and Elevator lifts.
- Fabrication and piping skills such as welding and piping assembly.
- Repairing mobile equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet lifting equipment.
- Working in a safe manner following all site safety procedures and work permit processes.
- Responding and correcting ASRS fault codes as well as interfacing with Savannah, the warehouse management system.
- Performing electrical tasks such as unwiring/wiring of different pieces of electrical equipment like motors, drives, valves, lights, contactors, ballasts, and instrumentation devices.
- Troubleshooting fault alarms to determine the problem and solution, as well as assisting operations in the FT Batch program.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding working environment
- Opportunity to work on projects that will expand experience and challenge abilities in the global marketplace
- Excellent compensation package
- Comprehensive suite of benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
