Maintenance Technician-2nd Shift

Are you seeking your next career challenge in industrial maintenance? Do you take pride in using your hands to diagnose and complete a variety of routine and complex equipment work orders alongside your team members? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a stable, family-owned employer who values growth and learning, then Daubert Chemical Company would like to talk with you.

We are seeking a hands-on, highly skilled and motivated Industrial Maintenance Technician to work at our plant located in Forest View, IL, near Midway Airport. Daubert offers the following benefits:

• $28.00-$32.00/hr. starting base pay; annual increase reviews
• Bonus opportunity
• BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental and Vision Service Plan
• 401(k) with immediate company match
• Paid time off with 11 annual Holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Disability, Family, & Military Leave.
• Paid training, uniform service included, all safety equipment provided, company lunch events, employee referral program

This Industrial Maintenance Technician position requires at least 3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This role is for 2nd shift, which is 3pm - 11:30pm. Opportunity for overtime based on business requirements. Some mandatory Saturdays and an after-hours rotating call-in schedule, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance using established best practices to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Apply 5S organizational principles and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, cleanliness, and high-quality work standards.
• Maintain safe work practices while operating in challenging environments, including dirty or steam-heated areas.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain production equipment used in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Read basic blueprint (P&ID is a plus).
• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting - 460VAC, 220VAC, 110VAC.
• Install and maintain up to 3” piping systems and related instrumentation or process equipment (e.g. process gauges, transducers, thermocouples, etc.).
• Assist in the planning and installation of new equipment, piping, electrical, etc.
• Use CMMS software to document repairs and maintenance performed daily.
• Effectively follow a prioritized planned work order schedule along with unscheduled order management.
• Comply with all applicable OSHA standards and company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safe work permits, hot work permits, LOTO, PPE, fall protection, confined space, etc.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Support the team with after-hours outages by fulfilling a role in a rotating call-in program.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Associate's degree, certificate, or apprenticeship training in a related field from a vocational/technical school or college is highly preferred. Combination of education and related experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance environment.
• Chemical processing industry and related equipment experience (mixers, pumps, steam systems, fabrication, electrical, welding) is preferred.
• General computer skills are used to access company data, such as internet, CMMS and online employee training requirements.
• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks, such as forklift, scissors lift, etc.
• Valid Driver's License and a good driving record are required to drive the company vehicle when necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with both hands and arms and use hands and fingers. Talking and hearing is required. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to be medically clear and fit-tested to wear a respirator to perform some duties. Capability to work in confined spaces.

ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to highly precarious places, working outside in all weather conditions, e.g. extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment depending on the area can be quiet to moderate to loud.

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran