Automotive Maintenance Mechanic

Automotive Maintenance Mechanic

Xyant Technology, established in 1995, is a premier federal systems integrator that provides technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, scientific support and management consulting.

Job Description

Job Title: Automotive Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Franklin Park, IL.

Duration: Full Time / Direct Hire

Direct Client Need

Kindly note: The ideal candidate does not need to know everything on the first day. We are looking for someone with good mechanical skills, strong troubleshooting ability, a willingness to learn, and the motivation to grow into a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a mechanically skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic to support our roll-forming manufacturing operation.

• This is a hands-on position responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment.

• Industrial maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

• Candidates with automotive, equipment repair, fabrication, or other strong mechanical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Training will be provided on our roll-forming lines and production equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair roll-forming lines, presses, uncoilers, straighteners, feeders, conveyors, cranes, forklifts, and other production equipment.

• Perform mechanical repairs involving bearings, shafts, chains, belts, gearboxes, motors, couplings, cylinders, and material-handling components.

• Assist with hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical repairs.

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacement.

• Use hand tools, power tools, welders, measuring tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.

• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, fabrication, and improvement projects.

• Respond to production breakdowns and work with operators and other maintenance personnel to safely return equipment to operation.

• Document completed repairs, parts used, and additional work needed.

• Follow all safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and interest in learning industrial equipment.

• Experience as an automotive mechanic, equipment mechanic, maintenance technician, fabricator, or similar mechanical position is acceptable.

• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and troubleshooting.

• Welding, fabrication, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical experience is helpful but not required.

• Ability to read basic diagrams, equipment manuals, and measuring tools.

• Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.

• Able to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

• Available for overtime or weekend work when required.

• Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial machinery.

• Ability to lift and handle machine components within established safety limits.

• Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment.

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