Industrial Maintenance Mechanic at SPRINGFIELD PLASTICS INC – Auburn, Illinois

Springfield Plastics, Inc. is growing again! We are currently seeking an additional experienced INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC to fill a full-time position in our manufacturing facility located in Auburn, Illinois.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance, and care for all production-related equipment.
• Setup of all production lines
• Troubleshooting, setup, and resolving machine problems
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and material handling equipment to ensure its safe operation
• Perform additional maintenance functions on the building, electrical and plumbing
• Maintain all machinery, change parts, spare parts, and hand tools used in each of the departments
• Respond to work order requests in a timely fashion
• Reporting and repairing any safety violations or problems
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skill requirements for this position:

• 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred but will consider other maintenance experience
• Familiarity with industrial tools and equipment
• Welding certification, but will consider on the job experience
• Fabrication experience is a plus
• Electric certification, but will consider on the job experience
• Able to perform routine repairs on existing equipment
• Proficiency in use of hand tools and portable power tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to handle physical workload

Additional requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation to and from Auburn, IL
• Work afternoon or overnight shifts when required
• Work overtime when required
• Work on-call when required
• Lift up to 50 pounds above head
• Stand for up to 12 consecutive hours
• Work in a team atmosphere while staying on task
• Complete repetitive motions with hands and arms for up to 12 consecutive hours
• Tolerate very high temperatures while working
• Keep up in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Highly organized in order to complete tasks under several deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Independent worker

Benefits include:

• Starting pay range of $22 - $32 based upon skill set and experience
• No Layoffs
• Overtime opportunities
• Guaranteed 40-hour work week
• Weekly pay
• No premium cost employee health insurance
• Medical expense reimbursement
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Funeral Leave
• Profit Sharing
• 401K
• Dental Insurance
• Advancement opportunities
• Advanced training
• Performance based increase