Maintenance Mechanic

Sherwin-Williams•Wheeling, IL

About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. The Maintenance Mechanic installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production and facility equipment to support production requirements and goals. Equipment may include dryers, chillers, a thermal oxidizer, HVAC, a fire pump, mixers, mills, filling line equipment, conveyors, wrappers, tanks, motors, pumps, tank washers, a tank tipper, and dock and building equipment. The role also performs assigned maintenance tasks and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive working environment. The position follows Night Shift A on a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule. It is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of applicable company plans, and health and other benefits. Job duties involve contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information and company materials or property. The company conducts a criminal-history review to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of its staff, employees, and vendors.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must have at least one year of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
An industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license.
At least one year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts.
At least one year of work experience implementing Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on equipment.
Repair broken machines and equipment quickly and efficiently.
Identify causes of unexpected machine breakdowns.
Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
Order and install replacement machine parts.
Assist with electrical projects and perform minor electrical repairs.
Assist with pipe-fitting tasks and perform some installation work independently.
Maintain and service building equipment, including HVAC, lighting, water, and sewer systems.
Maintain required documentation.
Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
Coordinate with managers to schedule regular machine maintenance.
Maintain technical knowledge through training.