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Maintenance Multi-Trade Technician
InnophosWaterway, IL, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jan 2026
About the role
Innophos is seeking a Maintenance Multi-Trades Craftsperson to fill a role in our Chicago, Illinois facility. The Maintenance Multi-Trade is responsible for the maintenance and installation of plant equipment including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation throughout the plant.
2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing the necessary work to repair, adjust and perform preventative maintenance to all plant equipment, to ensure smooth and consistent operation of equipment.
- Involved in the installation and repairs of electrical systems, apparatus and electrical and electronic components of the industrial machinery, instrumentation, and auxiliary equipment. This may include removing and replacing components, projects can include bending conduit, pulling wire, making connections and trouble-shooting electrical issues. May include elevated work requiring use of ladders, hi-lifts or scaffolds.
- Conducts basic rounds daily throughout production plant, control rooms, packaging areas and warehouses to discuss with operators any issues; checks instrumentation such as but not limited to temperature and pressure gauges, temperature of the cooling tower, main air compressor status and operation.
- Typical work can include changing drive belts, changing out motors and/or gearboxes and pumps. Other equipment maintained includes screw and belt conveyors, dust collectors and other mechanical conveying equipment. This includes the installation of new equipment.
- Work may include frequently working in hot & cold conditions and possibly in awkward postures for prolonged periods of time.
- Desired skillset includes experience replacing motors, ensuring proper alignment and tolerances using feelers, gauges, shims, etc. Motors, pumps and other equipment and tools are lifted and carried as needed. Maneuvers around equipment and will be working both inside and outside as needed by the repair.
- Experience with stick welding and using acetylene torch highly desired.
- May be performing minor repairs to heavy equipment such as forklifts, spotter truck, Track Mobile, etc. and test drive to determine problems.
- Also responsible for making repairs to buildings and facility structures as needed.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma; college degree a plus
- Specialized training (trade school, apprenticeships, etc.) preferred
- Minimum 3 years of multi-craft experience required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Self-starter, addressing issues before they create down time
- Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical trades
- Good proficiency with Microsoft office products
- Ability to work independently, in a safe manner, and with acceptable housekeeping (GMP) at the job site
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Dependable and team-oriented
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements
- Constant standing
- Frequent bending & lifting to 55 lbs.
- Occasional squatting, climbing (stairs/ladders), operating mobile equipment (Forklift), and temperature changes
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
- 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
- Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
- Educational assistance program The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
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