Maintenance Mechanic

FUCHS Group•Harvey, IL

48d•$36 - $38

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic provides expertise in repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Harvey facility and assists with training others in preventive maintenance techniques. The role is for the second shift, 3 pm to 11 pm, with potential overtime. The stated salary range is $36–$38, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The position includes preventive maintenance, work orders, and maintenance records; troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and PLC-controlled equipment; maintaining compliance-related systems; repairing mobile equipment; and performing fabrication, welding, piping, and electrical work. The mechanic follows site safety procedures and work-permit processes, responds to ASRS faults, interfaces with the Savannah warehouse management system, assists operations with the FT Batch program, and supports other departmental duties as needed. Fuchs describes the work environment as challenging and rewarding, with opportunities for professional development through projects in the global marketplace. The company offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 5 years of experience.
Experience in automation and fabrication.
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
High proficiency in electrical systems.
High proficiency in plumbing systems.
Experience programming PLCs.
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, including single-line drawings, electrical ladder diagrams, isometric drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, and mechanical cross-sectional drawings.
Experience with welding and piping assembly.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical school certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, complete work orders, and record information in Manager+.
Troubleshoot motor control systems and replace defective components such as fuses, motor starters, relays, and power supplies.
Troubleshoot single- and three-phase equipment, including pumps, agitators, air compressors, hydraulic systems, and packaging equipment.
Troubleshoot plant instrumentation, including flow meters, level meters, flow switches, temperature transmitters, and pressure transmitters.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated systems, including actuated valves and associated interlocks.
Maintain systems for mechanical compliance with Illinois requirements, including the facility fire system, steam boilers, and elevator lifts.
Repair and replace mechanical seals in fluid power equipment.
Perform fabrication and piping work, including welding and piping assembly.
Repair mobile equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallet-lifting equipment.
Follow site safety procedures and work-permit processes.
Respond to and correct ASRS fault codes and interface with the Savannah warehouse management system.
Perform electrical work, including wiring and unwiring motors, drives, valves, lights, contactors, ballasts, and instrumentation devices.
Troubleshoot fault alarms to determine problems and solutions, and assist operations with the FT Batch program.
Assist with training others in preventive maintenance techniques.
Assist with other departmental duties as needed.