Batavia, IL
Exegistics is seeking (2) 3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technicians for our valued client in the Batavia, IL area.
This is a DIRECT HIRE positions with benefits and OT POTENTIAL
Shift: 3rd Shift: M - F / 10P - 6:30A Must be able to work on weekends and flexible schedules as needed.
Pay: Up to $34 hourly depending on experience
Experience/knowledge of boiler is required
Experience in the Industrial Laundry/Linen/Uniform industry is a HUGE PLUS.
Job Summary
About the Role:
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Start-up/shut down plant machinery each day.
- Perform safe operation of the boiler and all boiler room equipment. Perform water and boiler tests.
- Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance inspections and services on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
- Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
- Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
- Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
- Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
- Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
- Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
- Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
- Prepares reports documenting work performed.
- Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
- Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
- Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
- Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
- Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
- Program PLC’s
- Maintain and repair trucks as needed.
- Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
- Maintain chemical room.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some locations may require relevant certifications, boiler experience / license or PLC programming.
- Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.
- Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder, and boiler applications.
- Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230-volt systems.
- PLC programming experience.
- Experience, in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management.
- Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.
- Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
- Travel: Occasionally, such as to procure parts.
- 2 year(s): Commercial Laundry / Production Facility Experience preferred