Maintenance Mechanic - Power Our Plant Operations at FUCHS
Location: Harvey, IL, US, 60426 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 (jordan.hallow@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!
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