Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Mechanic - Power Our Plant Operations at FUCHS

Location: Harvey, IL, US, 60426

Salary: $26.00-$30.00/hour (Based on experience, education, and skills)

Fuel Your Career with FUCHS

At FUCHS, we don't just move the world-we move your career forward. Join a collaborative and innovative team where trust, creativity, and empowerment drive our success. We believe in work-life balance and give you the freedom to excel while growing both personally and professionally.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll be the go-to expert ensuring that equipment, systems, and tools across the Harvey facility run safely and efficiently. You'll use your hands-on mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills to keep our operations running at peak performance.

What You'll Be Doing:

Perform preventive maintenance tasks and complete work orders across plant systems

Troubleshoot motor control systems, replace faulty devices (fuses, motor starters, relays, etc.)

Diagnose and repair 1-phase and 3-phase equipment including pumps, agitators, compressors, and packaging lines

Maintain instrumentation such as flow meters, level meters, switches, transmitters, and sensors

Resolve faults in PLC-controlled systems, including valves and automation interlocks

Ensure compliance for facility systems like fire suppression, boilers, and elevators

Conduct welding and piping assembly for system fabrication and repairs

Maintain and repair mobile equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallet jacks

Follow all site safety protocols and work permit procedures

Address ASRS fault codes and interface with Savannah warehouse management system

Perform electrical installations and repairs on motors, drives, valves, lighting, and instrumentation

Troubleshoot fault alarms and collaborate with operations to support the FT Batch program

What We're Looking For:

Experience: 5+ years in maintenance or industrial repair roles

Education: High school diploma or GED required; Technical school certification a plus

Skills:

Proficiency in automation, fabrication, welding, and piping

Strong background in hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Electrical and plumbing system knowledge

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics (single line, ladder diagrams, isometric, cross-sectional)

Experience with PLC troubleshooting or programming

Traits: Strong communication, safety-minded, team-oriented

Why FUCHS?

Competitive hourly wage based on experience and internal equity

Career growth in a high-tech, global manufacturing environment

Work on projects that challenge and expand your capabilities

A supportive culture grounded in respect, reliability, and integrity

Continuous learning and opportunity to innovate

Comprehensive benefits-

At FUCHS, we're more than a team-we're a community that moves the world forward.

Do you have any questions? Jordan Hallow ([email protected]) will be more than happy to answer them!

Come be seen at FUCHS - join our team and move the world with us!

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