Maintenance Technician
Job title: Maintenance Technician
Reports to: General Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
2200 Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Main Steel is a leading national specialty processor and polisher of stainless steel, aluminum, and high nickel alloy products with a long-standing reputation for providing unmatched quality, consistency, and service. From a national network of facilities in Atlanta, GA, Elk Grove, IL, and Harmony, PA, Main Steel serves mills, service centers, and select strategic partners. Main Steel’s three locations, strategically located in key markets across the country, serve the automotive, transportation, petrochemical, food service and equipment industries, as well as other end-market users.
Our national presence, commitment to customer service and dedication to providing the highest quality products make us a perfect supply chain partner.
Main Steel seeks a Maintenance Technician at its northern IL facility.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in facility.
- Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, and conveyor systems.
- Performs basic machine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, metal fabrication, welding and machining.
- Conducts basic installation, maintenance, and modification on equipment and control systems.
- Performs troubleshooting and repair of motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters.
- Available for rotating on call duty during weekends to address emergencies.
COMPETENCIES:
- Able to multi task and manage competing priorities to meet or exceed expectations.
- Drives continuous improvement and able to motivate others.
- Committed to organizational success and takes ownership for results.
- Effective oral and written communications across functions.
- Effectively copes with change and able to give and receive feedback.
- Able to develop interpersonal relationships to achieve goals
- Analyzes available data to make informed decisions.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment.
- Knowledge and understanding of the basic operating principles of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques of repairing and operating equipment in a food-manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from blue prints, technical sketches, manuals, and schematics in repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities.
- Ability and willingness to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in continuously improving bottom line results.
- Ability and willingness to further develop skills and ability through formal education and practical internal and external training programs.
- Elementary understanding of basic electrical maintenance with PLC and repair.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma.
- One to two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment preferably in a steel processing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must have own tools, specialty tools will be provided.
- Must wear safety equipment, personal protective equipment, as required in areas to perform specific job duties.
- Able to help organize and maintain maintenance areas and parts room.
BENEFITS
- 401K
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short and long term disability
- Paid vacation
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental and life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and 401k plan. Interested and qualified candidates should respond by e-mailing their resume to:
tom.spranger@mainsteel.com
Please put the following position identifier in the subject line of the e-mail:
Maintenance Technician – EGV
Principals only and no telephone calls, please.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Environment.
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