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Maintenance Mechanic I (1st Shift)

at WOODWARD MPC INC in Niles, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment
At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated hourly base pay: $19.33 (minimum) - $24.13 (midpoint) - $28.94 (maximum)
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
Paid Paternal Leave
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including:
Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you are interested in becoming a Maintenance Mechanic at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Maintenance Mechanic reports to the supervisor and is responsible for addressing trouble calls and performing associated maintenance and repair activities on basic machines. The role works under close supervision and limited contact with external suppliers and customers.

What's in it for you...
At Woodward, our "employees" are called and treated as "members" and we've created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It's an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing...
Address trouble calls and perform associated maintenance and repair activities.
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure that machines and equipment continue to run smoothly.
Transport parts or items from one area of the facility to another using forklifts, other motorized vehicles, carts, wheels, cranes, etc.
Assist in the movement of equipment in the facility to support changes in production/facility systems and the installation of new equipment.
Change and clean various types of filters (e.g., coolant, fuel, oil).
Clean tanks, pumps, and lines.
Collect, transport and dispose of hazardous material appropriately and following all guidelines.
Determine and gather the necessary tools and materials needed to perform required maintenance activities and repairs.
Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall and other parts of building structures. (Not applicable for Oil Room)

What we are looking for...
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of related work experience preferred.
Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters).
General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality. The position also requires manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands.
Sound knowledge of various math skills including the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, logarithms, practical algebra, geometric construction, and essentials of trigonometry.
Basic written/verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities.

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Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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Job Posting: 12018920

Posted On: Jul 01, 2024

Updated On: Jul 06, 2024

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