What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Fuchs Lubricants Co.?
Location: Harvey, IL, US, 60426
Salary: $26.00-$30.00/hour (Based on experience, education, and skills)
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As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll be the go-to expert ensuring that equipment, systems, and tools across the Harvey facility run safely and efficiently. You'll use your hands-on mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills to keep our operations running at peak performance.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks and complete work orders across plant systems
- Troubleshoot motor control systems, replace faulty devices (fuses, motor starters, relays, etc.)
- Diagnose and repair 1-phase and 3-phase equipment including pumps, agitators, compressors, and packaging lines
- Maintain instrumentation such as flow meters, level meters, switches, transmitters, and sensors
- Resolve faults in PLC-controlled systems, including valves and automation interlocks
- Ensure compliance for facility systems like fire suppression, boilers, and elevators
- Conduct welding and piping assembly for system fabrication and repairs
- Maintain and repair mobile equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallet jacks
- Follow all site safety protocols and work permit procedures
- Address ASRS fault codes and interface with Savannah warehouse management system
- Perform electrical installations and repairs on motors, drives, valves, lighting, and instrumentation
- Troubleshoot fault alarms and collaborate with operations to support the FT Batch program
Experience: 5 years in maintenance or industrial repair roles
Education: High school diploma or GED required; Technical school certification a plus
Skills:
- * Proficiency in automation, fabrication, welding, and piping
- * Strong background in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- * Electrical and plumbing system knowledge
- * Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics (single line, ladder diagrams, isometric, cross-sectional)
- * Experience with PLC troubleshooting or programming
Traits: Strong communication, safety-minded, team-oriented
Why FUCHS?- Competitive hourly wage based on experience and internal equity
- Career growth in a high-tech, global manufacturing environment
- Work on projects that challenge and expand your capabilities
- A supportive culture grounded in respect, reliability, and integrity
- Continuous learning and opportunity to innovate
- Comprehensive benefits-https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits
At FUCHS, we're more than a team-we're a community that moves the world forward.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let's build something great together.
Do you have any questions?Jordan Hallow (jordan.hallow@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!
Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).