Second Shift Maintenance Mechanic

W. R. Grace & Co.•Chicago, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Grace is seeking a Second Shift Maintenance Mechanic for its Chicago 71st site in south Chicago. The Maintenance Mechanic installs and maintains chemical processes, including piping, equipment, and pumps, and performs routine preventive maintenance and day-to-day troubleshooting to support efficient operations at a 24/7 manufacturing site. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical environment.
Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand English and metric units of measure.
Ability to physically maneuver in tight, high, or difficult spaces.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Experience welding using MIG, TIG, or other procedures.
Qualified in precision laser alignments.
Qualified in rigging.
Ability and willingness to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, and full-face respirator.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 feet.
Ability to work in a high-hazard environment, including adverse weather, elevated and confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Nice To Haves

Certification in mechanical maintenance or a relevant trade, such as millwright or industrial mechanic.
Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography.
Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility or a similar regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and work orders to adjust, overhaul, or repair equipment and machinery, including pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Thread, cut, weld, drill, and prepare materials to complete work assignments.
Work alone or as part of a crew indoors or outdoors, including from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, and elevated platforms.
Collaborate with the Instrumentation and Electrical department on motors, agitators, pumps, valves, and actuators.
Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and work area during the shift and prepare it for the next shift.
Work with or around hazardous materials and wear the appropriate PPE to perform work safely.
Perform preventive, corrective, and precision maintenance on mechanical equipment.
Participate in developing and implementing maintenance strategies and procedures to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Operate forklifts and scissor lifts.