Maintenance Mechanic

Reworld Projects•Dolton, IL

30d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Mechanic at a Waste Water treatment and solidification MPF, you will be responsible for performing various mechanical, maintenance and repair work including the inspection and maintenance work required for rotating machinery and equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic may inspect and adjust the mechanical alignment of pumps, replace or rebuild pumps, replace fan bearings, replace motors, rebuild or change gearboxes, install and modify pipelines, and assist in the modification and addition of plant projects. Also, you will be responsible for the planned, unplanned, and preventative maintenance tasks required to ensure safe and efficient operational effectiveness of equipment and systems which enable Reworld’s processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Valid Driver’s License Required
A minimum of five years of experience in the repair and maintenance of Industrial mechanical equipment
Abilit to work with vendors
Positive attitude
Problem solving skills
Familiarity with chemical usage and processes
Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time. (work with Operations and Maintenance at nearby locations)
An understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required
Ability to operate small hand tools, power tools, hand trucks, drill presses, grinders, conveyors, gas welding, brazing or cutting apparatus, and various other heavy equipment
Must be available to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and respond to call-ins as plant operations dictate.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
Personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn Level D & Level C.
Qualify to wear a full-face respirator as needed
Consistently work in various weather, noise level, and outside weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Forklift, skid loader, manlift experience preferred
Lean mindset
Electrical background preferred
Experience with pumps, values, chemical tanks, and pipefitting
Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience reading blueprints and P&ID's is a plus
Specialty skills such (plumbing, welding, electrical, etc.) are a plus

Responsibilities

Effectively complete preventive maintenance tasks per maintenance schedule to avoid breakdowns of equipment and operational downtime.
Utilize root-cause analysis skills to investigate breakdown and process stoppages collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.
Prioritize work to ensure timely maintenance, repair and installation of equipment, tools, and utility systems to minimize production downtime and complete all required paperwork and documentation
Repair and/or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement as necessary
Observe and evaluate the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose/ troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment
Review maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities
Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety performance standards
Order supplies and parts
Prioritize safety and compliance at the site. Expected to be a Safety Committee member
Other duties as assigned