Posted 4 weeks ago

Maintenance Technician

Company: Lovejoy/Timken
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 Downers Grove

Type: Full Time

Lovejoy is looking for a Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for performing repair and maintenance on equipment in their plant, along with the building and grounds. This position routinely requires moderate to extreme physical exertion and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions. The hours and physical demand may vary from day to day.
The pay range for this role is $30.00 – $40.00/hr and is commensurate on experience and education and could pay more or less than the posted range. This full-time position is eligible for paid time off, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
Essential Job Duties:

  • Adhere to and support a zero-incident safety culture.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
  • Excellent electrical and mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be proficient in electrical/electronic schematic reading.
  • Must be proficient in working with and hydraulic and pneumatic systems and reading hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
  • Must possess good working knowledge with all levels of welding and cutting equipment required to perform industrial maintenance welding and fabrication.
  • Must be able to recognize and avoid electrical hazards.
  • Must be familiar with electrical PPE.
  • Must have the skills to properly use voltage test equipment.
  • Must have the skills to identify exposed energized electrical components and conductors.
  • Must possess the decision-making ability to determine the level of hazard, proper PPE and job planning to safely perform the task.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal customers.
  • Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.