JP - Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Wage: $35.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am 2:30pm

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Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

- Maintain and repair industrial processing equipment such as hoists, air make up units, HVAC units, scrubbers, high pressure process boilers and magnetic drive pumps

- Troubleshoot different equipment and systems such as rectifiers, magnetic particle inspection equipment, air compressors, deionized water generators, PLCs, VFDs, and complex control systems

- Respond to production interruptions and other emergency situations quickly and efficiently

- Refurbish equipment such as spin dryers and diaphragm pumps by replacing worn components and refinishing

- Assist with various maintenance infrastructure projects such as complex installations and the restoration and redesign of facilities

- Manage and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems

- Use Six Sigma, 5S, and lean principles to optimize work environment and ergonomics

- Recognize, qualify, and implement upgrades and improvements to enhance facilities and equipment

- Effectively manage and prioritize department work orders utilizing preventative/predictive maintenance software

- Assist with continuous improvement, peripheral projects, and company initiatives

- Take part in applicable ongoing training and development sessions and participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations

Requirements for Maintenance Technician:

- High School Diploma or GED

- Experience in industrial maintenance with pneumatic, plumbing, electrical and steam systems a plus

- Experience in a plating/industrial coatings environment a plus

- Detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Able to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

- Able to read and understand drawings, operating manuals, maintenance instructions and building codes

- Able to understand common shop practices, inventories, and tool use including hand, air, power, cordless, carpentry, electrical testing, measuring and plumbing tools

- Good computer skills with basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications

- Basic arithmetic skills

- Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus

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Branch: Schaumburg IL

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