Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Donaldson•Dixon, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. As an established technology and innovation leader, the company continuously evolves to meet changing filtration needs. This Maintenance Technician position, located in Dixon, IL, is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems across plant equipment and facilities. The role also involves performing preventive maintenance, supporting equipment installations, operating industrial vehicles, and ensuring building and grounds upkeep to minimize production downtime and maximize reliability. This is a 2nd shift position, Monday-Thursday 2:00PM-12:00AM, with occasional Fridays.

Requirements

Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility
Experience with control wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining and HVAC
Use a computer to enter data and obtain data
Ability to read and follow specifications and procedures
Ability to comprehend mechanical & electrical blueprints

Nice To Haves

PLC/CNC experience
Understand pumps and valves and their application; refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment; P.L.C. concepts
Exhibit mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial electric symbols and line diagrams, control logic-line diagrams, AC/DC motors, motor starters and motor controllers
Work with and around chemicals and other materials, having exposures within acceptable limits, without adverse reaction
Multi-craft certification
Work in a physically demanding and potentially dirty environment
Communicate & interact effectively with all plant employees
Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

Performs troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems of plant equipment; determines root cause of a problem, recommends effective solution to solve the problem and implements the solution within in the limits set by the supervisor
Perform equipment preventive maintenance tasks (PM’s)
Perform building maintenance tasks - these could include painting, carpentry work, welding, plumbing, lighting, and electrical repairs
Operate and maintain general machine shop tools and equipment which includes band saws, belt sander, welder, lathes, drill press, etc.
Fabricate simple tooling and fixtures from designs or sketches
Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) i.e. fork truck, lifts, floor sweeper etc. and attachments
Assist in new equipment installations or relocation of current equipment; this could involve moving, assembling, rigging, installing air piping, running conduit, leveling and aligning equipment from blueprints, schematics and specs
Repair machines and equipment according to maintenance schedule with minimal interruption to production
Maintain buildings and grounds as needed; Light janitorial duties required
Locate and help maintain maintenance inventory
Determine root cause and provide positive feedback for corrective action plans to improve equipment reliability
Comply with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned