Maintenance Technician

Hourly Wage: $44.41
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)


Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a day shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our Manufacturing team. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is located in south Chicago at Grace's Chicago 71st site

Responsibilities

Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and work orders for adjusting, overhauling, or repairing equipment and machinery, including pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Thread, cut, weld, drill, and prepare materials to complete work assignments.

Work alone or as part of a crew in/outdoors at the site, and may be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, and elevated platforms.

Collaborate with the Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) department on motors, agitators, pumps, valves, and actuators, but not limited to these tasks.

Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and work area during the shift, and prepare for the next shift to follow.

Work with/around hazardous materials and be responsible for wearing the correct PPE necessary to perform work safely.

Perform preventive, corrective, and precision maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Participate in the development and implementation of new maintenance strategies and procedures to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Operate forklifts and scissor lifts

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical environment

Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure (English and Metric).

Ability to physically maneuver in tight, high, or difficult spaces.

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.

Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experienced in welding using MIG, TIG or other procedures.

Qualified in precision laser alignments

Qualified in Rigging

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in mechanical maintenance or a relevant trade (e.g., millwright, industrial mechanic).

Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography. Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility or a similar regulated industry.

Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)


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