Job offer:
1st Shift Mechanic
Department:
Production
Location:
Melrose Park, IL
Job description:
Interlake Mecalux is looking to hire a 1st shift to work at our plant in Melrose Park, IL.
1st shift: 5am – 1pm Monday – Friday, with OT as needed.
The Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting all production equipment to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity.
Responsibilities:
- Reads Hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
- Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment like lubricate, grease, filter changing, clean, replace parts and adjust any equipment if needed.
- Troubleshooting and repair of pumps, valves and piping systems
- Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps and hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic cylinders and systems
- Troubleshooting and repair of components such as rolls, shafts, bearings, drive belts, drive chains and gear boxes
- Analysis to discover explanations for equipment failure.
- Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify faulty/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test.
- Removed and installed motors, pumps and gearboxes
- Operate high-lift equipment like forklifts, scissor, and boom lift
- Communicates essential information regarding incomplete repairs at shift change and any potential problems
Minimum requirements:
- 3+ years of related experience
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical failures on large/heavy industrial machinery like roll formers, punch press, ovens, cut of press and chillers
- Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics
- Solid understanding of safe work practice and OSHA requirements
- Must be comfortable working at heights and in both hot and cold plant conditions (the plant is not climate-controlled)
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Basic electrical experience a plus
Interlake Mecalux offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year
- Possibility for telework days, depending on position, with flexible make-up time for exempt employees
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement; specialize in specific areas or gain new skills in different departments