Maintenance Mechanic

Peerless Industries • Aurora, IL

10d • $32 - $38

About The Position

Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years. Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more. You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.
We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons. Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs.
Maintain Preventive Maintenance Program on all of the company's machinery, the physical plant and all material handling equipment.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent training
• Minimum of five years of broad based manufacturing maintenance experience in any machinery industry.
• Must have Electrical experience
• Preventive Maintenance experience a plus.
• Bi-lingual speaking English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Effective writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Read building blue prints and machine schematics
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs. without assistance
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Must be physically capable of standing/bending/stooping/squeezing 8+ hour shift(s)
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 30 lbs. without assistance. Anything above 30 lbs. requires a team lift (Floor to waist, waist to shoulder, above shoulders and head).
• Must have to work in non-dust, non-climate-controlled areas.
• Must be able to wear required safety PPE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all production machinery including punch presses, brake presses, hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Maintain the physical plant, forklift equipment and other propane and electric material handling machinery.
• Ability to work at different height levels – most are done at the floor level, but there are occasions when a scissor lift, ladder or other tools will be available to assist with certain jobs.
• Perform heavier duties (greater than 50 lbs) by utilizing fork lifts, scissor lifts or team lifting
• Perform light carpentry, plumbing and ladder work as required.
• Construct 120, 220 and 440 volt electrical systems with single and three phase power circuits as required.
• Implement work improvement programs by conferring with manufacturing and engineering management.
• Maintain permits and compliance with any local and national environmental agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees