R-2315 Maintenance Mechanic

VantageSpecialtyChemicals • Gurnee, IL

2d • $35 - $40

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment according to diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications. The role uses hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments, and requires multi-skilled industrial maintenance capability, including pump repair, welding, basic electricity, and pipefitting. The mechanic may also handle hazardous waste generation, collection, storage, and shipment preparation. Pump maintenance and precision-tool alignment expertise is desired.

Requirements

• High school education.
• At least 4 years of experience in a mechanical-related field.
• 3–5 years of applicable maintenance experience in a manufacturing process plant.
• Ability to identify piping sizes, materials, fittings, and connections; assemble piping from drawings or schematics; and operate a pipe-threading machine.
• Knowledge of steam trap types, operation, applications, and weaknesses.
• Ability to identify and distinguish valves, including gate, globe, ball, check, and actuated valves, and understand their applications.
• Ability to set up welding equipment, prepare materials, select suitable electrodes, and demonstrate stick, wire-feed, positional, structural, and fabrication welding.
• Ability to bend copper tubing and sweat-solder copper pipe joints.
• Knowledge of centrifugal, metering, positive-displacement/AODD, and vacuum pump operation and components; ability to remove, reinstall, disassemble, and service pumps, replace seal cartridges, set centrifugal pump impeller gaps, and align pumps using a straight edge and laser-alignment tool.
• Competency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, scissors lift, and articulating lift after formal training.
• Knowledge of plate-and-frame and shell-and-tube heat exchanger operation and the steps and information needed to open and service them.
• Knowledge of filling equipment, including conveyor systems, palletizer robots, and stretch-wrappers.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate and use a maintenance work-order program.
• No Vantage safety or disciplinary violations in the previous 12 months.
• Ability to wear a harness and work safely at heights, including on lifts, scaffolding, and high catwalks.
• Ability to follow plant safety rules, climb stairs, and navigate slippery walking conditions.
• Ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a medical respirator fit test for respirator or fresh-air use.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in hot and cold weather.

Nice To Haves

• Specific expertise in pump maintenance and alignment using precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues affecting plant equipment.
• Conduct and document inspections of safety equipment, process equipment, and forklifts as required.
• Obtain safe work permits for maintenance and project work as required.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and Standard Operating Procedure requirements.
• Recommend new or revised preventive maintenance work orders to improve equipment uptime.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards in work areas, shop areas, parts stores, and tool locations.
• Work effectively with employees, outside contractors, and vendors.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed and damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to ensure proper lockout/tagout of equipment and machinery and safe line breaks.
• Modify machinery as needed and consult with the product manager regarding test results and additional alterations.
• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery and perform routine preventive maintenance, including visual and sound inspections.
• Inspect equipment for hazards, wear, leaks, and other conditions requiring maintenance or shutdown.
• Install replacement machine parts and identify and correct causes of unexpected breakdowns.
• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operating manuals.
• Clean, repair, and install equipment and parts as needed, using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and perform assigned general building maintenance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance inspections and service on production equipment, including piping, valves, steam traps, heat exchangers, pumps, motors, conveyors, and compressed air systems.
• Be available for after-hours call-ins as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity theft protection
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED