Job Description

Job Type: Full time

Ability to work 2ND Shift- 3PM-12PM

Constructs, installs, maintains and repairs any plant mechanical, structural, hydraulic or pneumatic.

equipment according to accepted codes and safety standards. Position makes necessary decisions,

according to skill level, in carrying out all job functions to the fullest extent when working without

direct supervision. Position will be able to demonstrate skills in power transmission, air systems,

piping, hydraulics, pumps, troubleshooting components welding, alignment procedures, rigging and

millwright work, motor controls, electrical symbols and theory in the above skill levels.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Maintenance Leader, Planner/Scheduler, and shift leaders on jobs to be performed. Performs PM’s as they are scheduled. Reports all equipment concerns to their leaders. A good understanding of structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic system. Performs all equipment repairs and projects in a safe and efficient manner using all safety procedures. Answer line calls in a prompt manner and carry required tools to complete work safety and efficiently. Assist during process upsets as needed. Basic welding skill preferred but not required. Wear all safety equipment necessary for the job and follow all plant safety rules and regulations, including the machinery lockout procedure. Follow the scheduled jobs unless given approval to deviate from the schedule. Clean up immediately after a job is completed and maintain a quality house-cleaning program. Attend schools, seminars, etc. to enhance skills in the various crafts including mechanical, electrical, PLC, machining, and welding. Ability to rotate shift schedule. Keep the parts and tool rooms organized and cleaned. Work with other employees in a team like manner. Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss accident or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem Operate equipment only when you are trained in its use or are working with or under the direction of a qualified employee, and you are authorized to do so by your supervisor. Always wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Skills And Abilities

Possess skills in the machining and / or electrical field Overall record: Performance, attendance, etc. will be considered Write and speak English Able to work second or third shift as scheduled Ability to attend mandatory training classes on own time to stay current with equipment

changes and as determined by the Maintenance Development Program.

Education And/Or Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalency Two (2) years’ experience in the mechanical field is preferred in an industrial or

manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Dental, Vision and medical insurance starting day 1 of employment $.75 shift differential for second shift and $1.00 for third shift Time and a half for overtime past 40 hours, double time on Sundays Wellness programs and incentive credits, gym membership reimbursement Company paid life insurance and AD&D insurance Company paid disability insurance 401k, 6% company match plus an additional 2% company paid Employee stock purchase plan 12 Paid holidays per year plus personal days Company provided safety boots & coveralls after 60days Variable Incentive Program (VIP) Paid vacation after 1 year Employee & dependent scholarships Employee Assistance Program Vendor discounts Referral program

How this job compares in Summit, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 143 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Summit, IL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Summit, IL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 237 other active welding openings from 174 employers. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (14), Gerber Collision & Glass (9), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $33/hr and Peoria at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Summit, IL

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Industrial Maintenance Specialist figures were last recalculated when this page was built.