FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business.

Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as:

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: 

Harvey, IL, US, 60426

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow.  We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativi-ty and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

 

Salary:

FUCHS offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, but actual compensation will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity. 


Your areas of responsibility:

The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for providing a high level of expertise in repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Harvey facility.  Essential responsibilities will include:

  • Troubleshooting motor control systems and replacing defective devices such as fuses, motor starters, relays, power supplies, etc. 
  • Troubleshooting 3-phase and 1-phase equipment including pumps, agitators, air-compressors, hydraulic system, packaging equipment. 
  • Troubleshooting plant instrumentation such as flow meters, level meters, flow switches, temperature transmitters, and pressure transmitters. 
  • Troubleshooting PLC controlled systems.
  • Maintaining systems to be mechanically compliant with the state of Illinois.
  • Fabrication and piping skills such as welding and piping assembly. 
  • Repairing mobile equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet lifting equipment. 
  • Working in a safe manner following all site safety procedures and work permit processes. 
  • Responding and correcting ASRS fault codes as well as interfacing with the warehouse management system. 
  • Performing electrical tasks such as unwiring/wiring of different pieces of electrical equipment (motors, drives, valves, lights, contactors, ballasts, and instrumentation devices).
  • Troubleshooting fault alarms to determine the problem and solution, as well as assisting operations in the FT Batch program.

 

Qualifications we are looking for:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 5+ years of experience.
  • Technical School Certification is a plus.
  • Experience in automation and fabrication required.
  • Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • High Proficiency in electrical systems and plumbing systems. 
  • Experience with programming PLCs.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics. Examples include single line drawings and electrical ladder di-agrams, as well as mechanical drawings such as isometric, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical cross-sectional drawings. 
  • Experience with Welding and Piping Assembly.
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills.

 

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the work-place (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions? Rosalinda Almanza (rosalinda.almanza@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!

Come be seen at FUCHS – join our team and move the world with us!
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