Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
About The Position
Are you seeking your next career challenge in industrial maintenance? Do you take pride in using your hands to diagnose and complete a variety of routine and complex equipment work orders alongside your team members? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a stable, family-owned employer who values growth and learning, then Daubert Chemical Company would like to talk with you. We are seeking a hands-on, highly skilled and motivated Industrial Maintenance Technician to work at our plant located in Forest View, IL, near Midway Airport. Daubert offers the following benefits: $28.00-$32.00/hr starting base pay; annual increase reviews Bonus opportunity BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental and Vision Service Plan 401(k) with immediate company match Paid time off with 11 annual Holidays plus vacation and sick time Disability, Family, & Military Leave. Paid training, uniform service included, all safety equipment provided, company lunch events, employee referral program This Industrial Maintenance Technicial position requires minimum 3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This role is for 1st shift which is 7am-3:30pm. Opportunity for overtime based on business requirements. Some mandatory Saturdays and an after-hours rotating call-in schedule, as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Associate's degree, certificate, or apprenticeship training in a related field from a vocational/technical school or college is highly preferred. Combination of education and related experience will be considered.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance environment.
- General computer skills are used to access company data, such as internet, CMMS and online employee training requirements.
- Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks, such as forklift, scissors lift, etc.
- Valid Driver's License and a good driving record are required to drive the company vehicle when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Chemical processing industry and related equipment experience (mixers, pumps, steam systems, fabrication, electrical, welding) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance using established best practices to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
- Apply 5S organizational principles and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, cleanliness, and high-quality work standards.
- Maintain safe work practices while operating in challenging environments, including dirty or steam-heated areas.
- Inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain production equipment used in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Read basic blueprint (P&ID is a plus).
- Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting - 460VAC, 220VAC, 110VAC.
- Install and maintain up to 3” piping systems and related instrumentation or process equipment (e.g. process gauges, transducers, thermocouples, etc.).
- Assist in the planning and installation of new equipment, piping, electrical, etc.
- Use CMMS software to document repairs and maintenance performed daily.
- Effectively follow a prioritized planned work order schedule along with unscheduled order management.
- Comply with all applicable OSHA standards and company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safe work permits, hot work permits, LOTO, PPE, fall protection, confined space, etc.
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Support the team with after-hours outages by fulfilling a role in a rotating call-in program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $28.00-$32.00/hr starting base pay; annual increase reviews
- Bonus opportunity
- BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental and Vision Service Plan
- 401(k) with immediate company match
- Paid time off with 11 annual Holidays plus vacation and sick time
- Disability, Family, & Military Leave.
- Paid training, uniform service included, all safety equipment provided, company lunch events, employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
