Second Shift Maintenance Mechanic
Role Overview
Come join our team!
Grace is seeking a Second Shift Maintenance Mechanic.
We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental care, defined contribution retirement plan and and more!
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing and maintaining chemcial processes, including piping, equipment and pumps.
This includes both routine preventative maintenance and day to day troubleshooting of issues to ensure proper and efficient operations at a 24/7 manufacturing site.
This position is located at our Chicago 71st site in south Chicago and will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.
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Responsibilities
- Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and work orders for adjusting, overhauling, or repairing equipment and machinery, including pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Thread, cut, weld, drill, and prepare materials to complete work assignments. Work alone or as part of a crew in/outdoors at the site, and may be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, and elevated platforms. Collaborate with the Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) department on motors, agitators, pumps, valves, and actuators, but not limited to these tasks. Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and work area during the shift, and prepare for the next shift to follow. Work with/around hazardous materials and be responsible for wearing the correct PPE necessary to perform work safely. Perform preventive, corrective, and precision maintenance on mechanical equipment. Participate in the development and implementation of new maintenance strategies and procedures to improve equipment reliability and performance. Operate forklifts and scissor lifts Physical Requirements and Environment Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical environment Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure (English and Metric). Ability to physically maneuver in tight, high, or difficult spaces. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems. Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experienced in welding using MIG, TIG or other procedures. Qualified in precision laser alignments Qualified in Rigging Preferred Qualifications Certification in mechanical maintenance or a relevant trade (e.g., millwright, industrial mechanic). Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography. Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility or a similar regulated industry. Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical environment Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure (English and Metric). Ability to physically maneuver in tight, high, or difficult spaces. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems. Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experienced in welding using MIG, TIG or other procedures. Qualified in precision laser alignments Qualified in Rigging Preferred Qualifications Certification in mechanical maintenance or a relevant trade (e.g., millwright, industrial mechanic). Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography. Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility or a similar regulated industry. Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography.
About W. R. Grace & Co.
Private specialty-chemicals manufacturer supplying catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies, and fine chemicals to industrial customers.
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