• Maintenance Mechanic

    FUCHS (Harvey, IL)


    Maintenance Mechanic - Power Our Plant Operations at FUCHS

     

    Salary: $26.00-$30.00/hour (Based on experience, education, and skills)

     

    Fuel Your Career with FUCHS

     

    At FUCHS, we don't just move the world-we move your career forward. Join a collaborative and innovative team where trust, creativity, and empowerment drive our success. We believe in work-life balance and give you the freedom to excel while growing both personally and professionally.

     

    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.

    What You'll Be Doing:

    + 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

    What We're Looking For:

    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 ([email protected]) will be more than happy to answer them!

     

    Come be seen at FUCHS - join our team and move the world with us!

     

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