Maintenance Technician

Euclid Chemical is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in Kirkland, IL. As our Maintenance Technician, you will be expected to perform repairs and complete preventative and predictive maintenance of mechanical equipment and facilities. This individual will also be responsible for inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Why join our team? Euclid Chemical offers an attractive package for personnel, company benefits included but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401k and Pension
• Vacation and Holiday time
• $26.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Annual Bonus Program

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment plant wide. Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery. Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to verify adequacy of repair.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on process equipment.  Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.  Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment plant wide. Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery. Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to verify adequacy of repair.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on process equipment.  Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.  Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.

Qualifications and Previous Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years related experience and/or training
• Experience rigging heavy components and operating mobile equipment (fork lifts, man lifts, skid-steer, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages - SAP a plus