Maintenance Machinist- Mechanic

Driv Sycamore Facility
Sycamore, IL

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Founded in 1940, Driv-Lok is a world leader and preferred manufacturer of fastening and joining component solutions.** DRIV-LOK**helps engineers, product designers and assembly managers achieve up to 50% lower assembly costs. DRIV-LOK applies a proven methodology for identifying fastening solutions that reduce costs, promote safety and efficiency, and enhance product performance.

We are currently expanding to bring more innovation and high-performance solutions to our growing customer base.Join our collaborative, forward-looking team and help us build on our current success, find new and creative ways to solve problems, bring value to our customers, and be part of helping us achieve our goal as a leader in the metal manufacturing.

Job Title: Maintenance Machinist/Mechanic

**Immediate Leader Title: Facilities Manager **

PURPOSE:

To build, fabricate or repair any tools or parts and repair equipment to support production.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS AND JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout.

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.

  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments to ensure that tooling and equipment conforms to the defined specifications.

  • Build new and replacement tooling and parts for production equipment.

  • Repair and rebuild production equipment.

  • Ability to use a welder for simple repair or fabrication.

  • Performs mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and simple electrical operations in maintenance of Driv-Lok machine tools, equipment, facilities, and buildings.

  • Document work and deviations

  • Must operate lift truck.

  • Maintain housekeeping in assigned area.

  • Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies and tools.

  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or his/her designee.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Reliability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Initiative - Volunteers readily, asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner. Safety - Observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • 1-3 years trades training or equivalent, including: shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and the use of a variety of precision measuring instruments,

  • Equivalent of 1-3 years actual equipment maintenance.

  • Must be capable of scheduling work requirements, keeping accurate records and must be a good communicator.

  • Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read and work with complicated drawings, sketches, process sheets, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have effective communication skills.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with close tolerances.

**REASONING ABILITY: **

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.

**COMPUTER SKILLS: **

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, Manufacturing software and Database software.

**CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: **

Fork truck license required; Driv-Lok provides training.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: **

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in a factory environment with noise, oil, and smoke.

The employee will be working with milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, precision measuring instruments, hand tools, welders, hoists, hand and fork trucks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, bend, and stand a majority of the shift.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITY:

Performance evaluations are completed annually per the company policy addressing job knowledge, reliability, quantity of work, quality of work, attitude and cooperation, initiative and adaptability, attendance, aptitude, ability to learn and use procedures, safety and housekeeping.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to perform to Driv-Lok, Inc.'s Environmental Policy and procedures through awareness of any significant environmental aspects that have been determined. The role(s) in achieving compliance and what the consequences of the departure from the Policy and Procedures.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employee Signature: _ Date: ___

You should be proficient in:

  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Facilities Maintenance Experience
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repair
  • Machine Safety Inspections
  • Manual Machining Skills
Posted 2025-10-27

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