Maintenance Mechanic

 

Requisition ID: 23184

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

 

Job Description

Grace is seeking a day shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our Manufacturing team. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is located in south Chicago at Grace’s Chicago 71st site.

The primary function of the Maintenance Mechanic is to ensure a safe work environment and to rebuild, repair, install and maintain all mechanical equipment in the facility including the infrastructure of the site.

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.
• Assist with the training and development of junior technicians and apprentices.
• Operate forklifts and scissor lifts

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing with multi-craft experience (electrical, mechanical)
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure (English and Metric) 
• Must have the 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages 
• Company provided uniforms and laundry
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Company Retirement Contribution Plan & 401k with company match
• Twelve paid holidays

 

 

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