About this opportunity
Kloeckner Metals lists this Maintenance Tech opportunity in university park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing essential maintenance services, addressing immediate operational and safety concerns, and ensuring all equipment and machinery remain in optimal working condition. This role may involve collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians or operate under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Operations Manager.
Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance: Complete preventative maintenance tasks on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches. Troubleshoot malfunctions while adhering to established safety protocols
Problem Diagnosis: Identify the sources of mechanical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
Part Replacement: Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools. Examine and assess the condition of parts
Dimensional Inspection: Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
Adjustment: Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges
Downtime Management: Minimize downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods
Fabrication: Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
Inventory Management: Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts
Resource Conservation: Use maintenance resources efficiently to achieve job results
Information Sharing: Provide mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests
Reporting: Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends
Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks
Documentation: Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams
Team Contribution: Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and accomplishing related results as needed
Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in a metals service center or related industry
Expertise: Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with a strong aptitude for mechanical systems
Education: High School diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of job-related experience. Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance is preferred
Industrial Maintenance: Prior experience with industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering
Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, strong coordination, and organizational skills
Knowledge: Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing
Communication: Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules
Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history and ability to work independently
Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
Compensation
$25 - $28 hourly
Benefits 401(k) with Company Match
Health insurance - Medical/Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Wellness Stipend
Paid Life insurance
Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Adoption Assistance (Financial)
Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
university park, IL, 60484, US
Who can apply
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