Maintenance Technician - Entry Level

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

12d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician - Entry Level performs a broad range of maintenance, facility, and improvement tasks to help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facility systems. The role includes hands-on practical training in facility improvements, finishing work, electrical and plumbing systems, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The technician assists experienced staff and performs basic assignments under direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing or other industrial environment.
Must be a lawful U.S. person due to ITAR restrictions.
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003, as amended, as required by the ATF.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving history.
Ability to follow instructions and learn troubleshooting and maintenance skills from experienced peers.
Ability to safely perform assigned work across multiple concurrent tasks or projects.
Ability to follow safe work instructions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in varied physical environments and conditions, including indoors, outdoors, hot or cold areas, at heights, and in confined spaces.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.
Close vision, ability to discern colors, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical school training.

Responsibilities

Assist experienced technicians with installing and maintaining production machines, the company's physical plant, grounds, and equipment.
Assist with emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs and perform scheduled maintenance during machine service.
Under direct supervision, perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines and facility equipment.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Learn to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make necessary adjustments.
Learn and perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
Under direct supervision, perform basic plumbing, electrical maintenance, and carpentry functions.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment.
Detect faulty operations and defective materials, and report them and unusual situations to appropriate supervision.
Respond to emergency and unscheduled maintenance needs and perform scheduled repairs and maintenance during planned equipment and facility service, as assigned.
Escort external visitors and vendors in accordance with facility security protocols.
Comply with safety regulations and company safety standards.
Maintain clean and organized workspaces, tools, and equipment.
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct, and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.