Mechanical Technician (Illinois)

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Continental is seeking a Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot and perform quality repairs on mechanical, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic power transmission and drive systems. This role involves removing and replacing components, bleeding air from hydraulic systems, and maintaining lubrication in mechanical systems. The technician will also repair piping, diagnose problems using schematics and measurement devices, and perform sheet metal work for various equipment repairs. Effective communication with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel is essential, along with strict adherence to safety procedures like LOTO and wearing appropriate PPE. The technician must comply with all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Illinois, and government codes, standards, and policies. Other duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager, and availability for vacancy coverage and overtime is required. Maintaining a clean and organized workspace is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Automotive Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or similar or Successful passing of the mechanical test and having 3-5 years of industrial mechanical experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing facility experience

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to mechanical, steam, hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission and drive systems.
Remove, replace and bleed air from fluid on hydraulic systems before and after maintenance work.
Remove and replace lubricant from mechanical systems eg gearboxes, bearings, slides etc.
Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to piping, both Ferris and Non-Ferris metal, screwed, welded, flanged or otherwise coupled; shut-offs, controls, check valves, traps, strainers, and all devices normally found in process and service piping.
Diagnose problems using the following tools: Hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics, mechanical measurement devices, temperature and pressure gauges, dial gauges etc.
Use appropriate hand tools to adjust, replace worn and broken parts of a structural, rotating, reciprocating or running nature.
Do sheet metal work for the repair of duct work, machinery guards, drip pans, tanks, vent hoods, and various other types of equipment using light to medium gauge metal.
Communicate with maintenance, engineering and production personnel in a positive and professional manner.
Follow LOTO procedures and wear proper PPE to maintain a safe working environment.
Be compliant with all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Illinois and government codes, standards and policies.
Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager.
Be available for vacancy coverage and overtime as required from time to time.
Maintain a clean, organized and professional workspace (Toolbox and equipment where work is executed)