Job offer:

1st Shift Mechanic

Department:

Production

Location:

Melrose Park, IL

Job description:

Interlake Mecalux is looking to hire a 1^st shift  to work at our plant in Melrose Park, IL.

1^st 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

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