Maintenance Mechanic

at Focal Point Lights in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Focal Point has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our 1st and 2nd Shift Maintenance team! Under general supervision, ensure that all salvagnini and fabrication equipment is well maintained and can be operated at peak efficiency safely. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. This position reports to the Environmental, Facilities and Maintenance Manager. First shift runs from 4:15am to 12:45pm. Second shift runs from 2:00pm to 10:30pm.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess machinery and equipment to accurately diagnose and repair issues
• Assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing machine failures
• Inspect equipment for malfunctions
• Following industry best practices, SOPs, LOTO procedures, and other safety guidelines
• Maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery
• Logging performed maintenance work through either paper documentation or a CMMS
• Be ready to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Train equipment operator on preventive maintenance
• Performing general maintenance work on buildings/equipment as assigned

Competencies

• Self-motivated
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Outstanding troubleshooting

Qualifications

• High school graduate, certificate program or vocational training
• 3 to 5 years previous experience in maintenance mechanic position.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical production and facility equipment
• Good communication skills

Working Conditions

Warehouse non-controlled environment. In addition, this job requires the following pre-employment tests upon acceptance of position:

• Physical
• Audiometric –
• Respiratory

Physical Requirements

• Work from ladders and scaffolds at heights up to 30 feet.
• Lifting to 50 pounds.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking significant distances.
• Visual ability (uncorrected or corrected) to observe and detect signs of dangerous obstacles at a distance of 30 yards and to verify written information at a close range.
• Work may be performed within extreme temperature ranges.
• Work may require the use of hand and power tools