Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and well being of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Arxada is looking for an Industrial MaintenanceMechanic in Mapleton. IL. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of plant equipment, performing preventative maintenance, installation & removal of equipment, and maintaining the utilities and physical structure of an OSHA PSM regulated facility. This role starts at $39.68/per hour for an experienced mechanic (4 years) and $39.68/per hour for a Master Mechanic (8 years or 4 years experience with certification in mechanic studies)

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment and detect and report deficiencies as required to support on-going daily production and to minimize resource downtime.
• Maintain production equipment maintenance records in accordance with company policy and ISO/PSM requirements and report conditions warranting servicing, repair, replenishment, or replacement.
• Provide for equipment sustainability and reliability through performing established preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and communicate when PM revision or change is advisable/needed.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency with all production equipment repair procedures.
• May require interpreting simple blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, or similar documents; determining methods and materials to be used in completing assignments.
• Under general supervision, function independently within the scope of department procedures and objectives to complete necessary tasks to support operations.
• Prioritizing requests; and responding to production emergencies.
• Perform other site maintenance tasks, as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of industrial experience, or 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience and a certificate, diploma or apprenticeship in mechanical studies.
• Experience with rotating equipment and mechanical seals is required.
• Machinist (Lathe, pumps, seal welding (pipefitting) experience is highly preferred.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.