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David Careers

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Posted 16 days ago

jsk recruitingAurora (IL)
Industrial Machinery MechanicsCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$40.00 to $50.00 per hour

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About the role

Job Description:
  • Job Description
  • Senior Maintenance Mechanic
  • Aurora, IL (On-site)
Compensation: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour based on education, experience, and skills assessment
Multiple Openings: All 3 Shifts Available Shift Differentials: $1.00 per hour for 2nd shift, $2.00 per hour for 3rd shift
About the Role: A well-established chemical manufacturing operation in St Charles is hiring three Senior Maintenance Mechanics, one for each shift, to support a 24/7 continuous chemical process across a technically sophisticated multi-level facility. This is a hands-on role supporting pumps, mixers, reactors, heat and cooling systems, motors, and related industrial equipment across multiple process areas. The facility is expanding from two to three shifts, and this is a great time to join a stable, growing operation with strong earning potential including overtime. Candidates should know upfront that this is a chemical manufacturing environment involving heat, cooling systems, and hazardous materials. A safety-first mindset is not optional here; it is the foundation of everything the team does.
About the Company: This is a large, globally recognized chemical manufacturer with a multicultural workforce and a culture built around safety, technical excellence, and long-term career development. The maintenance team is collaborative and cross-functional, working closely with production supervisors, engineering, and quality control to keep a complex, automated operation running at peak performance. Quarterly maintenance shutdowns and an annual full plant shutdown provide structured time for larger projects and planned work.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance across a continuous chemical manufacturing operation including pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including pump rebuilds, mixer maintenance, motor replacement, and wiring
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting including 480V systems and VFD diagnostics; PLC knowledge is a plus for candidates on certain shifts
  • Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and document work accurately in the CMMSRespond to equipment breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimize production downtime on a 24/7 continuous process
  • Coordinate with production supervisors, engineering, and quality control on maintenance priorities and planned work
  • Support quarterly shutdowns and annual plant turnarounds which may involve additional overtime hours
  • Maintain a safe work environment and follow all PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and facility safety protocols
Requirements:
  • AAS / Maintenance Certifications is required or an equivalent of 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience
  • Experience in a chemical, industrial, or process manufacturing environment is required; backgrounds from similar chemical or industrial operations are strongly preferredPSM program is a plus
  • Strong mechanical skills required including pumps, mixers, motors, piping, and related industrial equipment
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred including 480V systems and VFD diagnostics; candidates with electrical strength are especially needed for 3rd shift coveragePLC knowledge is a plus but not required
  • Safety-first mindset with demonstrated knowledge of OSHA compliance, LOTO, and hazardous material handling
  • Must provide own basic hand tools
Compensation and Benefits:
  • $40.00 to $50.00 per hour based on education, experience, and skills assessment results
  • Shift differentials: $1.00 per hour for 2nd shift, $2.00 per hour for 3rd shift
  • Optional overtime averaging 10 hours per week with up to 15 to 20 hours during turnarounds
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Stable, globally recognized company with long-term career growth potential
  • Quarterly shutdowns and annual plant turnaround provide structured project time
This is a role for someone who takes safety seriously, knows their way around complex industrial equipment, and wants to be part of a world-class chemical manufacturing team. If that describes you, apply now and let's talk.
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Company Description: The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most. With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change. At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

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