DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY: :In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more. With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar Job Overview::We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic I to join our team in at our plant in Sauget, IL.About the role:To install, maintain and repair machine tools, mechanical equipment and electronic apparatus.Responsibilities:
- Operates and observes equipment for the purpose of trouble shooting problems and testing performance of equipment.
- Reads work orders and sees that jobs are performed per work order. Asks questions if work order is not clear.
- Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
- Repairs equipment rebuilds equipment and adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
- Installs equipment, devices, and instruments.
- Performs preventative maintenance such as lubricating equipment, changing filters, inspecting parts for wear and cleaning equipment. Logs preventative maintenance activity in preventative maintenance program records.
- Working with supervisor, initiates purchase orders for parts and equipment.
- Makes an entry to logbook. Logbook documents problems and serves as the maintenance record for the plant and equipment.
- Understands plant labeling requirements and sees that all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
- Recommends measures to improve equipment performance and maintenance activities.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write and speak English so that individual can document problems in log, can read technical manuals and parts catalogues.
- Requires a minimum of three years prior experience as a maintenance mechanic, technical courses, and ability to perform basic math and to use measurements and the ability to read blueprints and/or schematics.
Equipment:
- Individuals will work with tools and instruments such as drill press, simple hand tools, micrometers, welding equipment, and drafting equipment.
- May work with PC.
Physical Demands:
- The employee is frequently required to stand, lift, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl and walk.
- Must be able to lift 100 pounds and to work in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods.
- Employee may be exposed to various chemicals.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary to reduce exposure.
- Must be able to work in heat and cold.
Company Offers:
- Competitive salary will be commensurate with experience and education
- Comprehensive benefits package available (health, dental, vision life insurance 401k and more)
- Other benefits included such as 4-day work week, company perks, social gathering, bonuses, merit increases, or growth opportunities
Pay: $30.00 - 30.75 / hourly