Job Description
Hourly Wage:$44.41 \n
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses \n
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) \n
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\nGrace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.\n
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Job Description\n
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\nCome join our team! \n
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\nGrace is seeking a Second Shift Maintenance Mechanic. We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental care, defined contribution retirement plan and and more!\n
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\nThe Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing and maintaining chemcial processes, including piping, equipment and pumps. This includes both routine preventative maintenance and day to day troubleshooting of issues to ensure proper and efficient operations at a 24/7 manufacturing site.\n
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\nThis position is located at our Chicago 71st site in south Chicago and will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.\n
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Responsibilities\n
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\nRead and understand blueprints, schematics, and work orders for adjusting, overhauling, or repairing equipment and machinery, including pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.\n
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\nThread, cut, weld, drill, and prepare materials to complete work assignments.\n
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\nWork alone or as part of a crew in/outdoors at the site, and may be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, and elevated platforms.\n
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\nCollaborate with the Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) department on motors, agitators, pumps, valves, and actuators, but not limited to these tasks.\n
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\nMaintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and work area during the shift, and prepare for the next shift to follow.\n
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\nWork with/around hazardous materials and be responsible for wearing the correct PPE necessary to perform work safely.\n
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\nPerform preventive, corrective, and precision maintenance on mechanical equipment.\n
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\nParticipate in the development and implementation of new maintenance strategies and procedures to improve equipment reliability and performance.\n
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\nOperate forklifts and scissor lifts\n
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Physical Requirements and Environment\n
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- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
- Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
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Required Qualifications\n
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\nMinimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical environment\n
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\nDemonstrated troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience.\n
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\nAbility to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure (English and Metric).\n
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\nAbility to physically maneuver in tight, high, or difficult spaces.\n
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\nStrong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.\n
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\nProficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experienced in welding using MIG, TIG or other procedures.\n
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\nQualified in precision laser alignments\n
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\nQualified in Rigging\n
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Preferred Qualifications\n
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\nCertification in mechanical maintenance or a relevant trade (e.g., millwright, industrial mechanic).\n
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\nExperience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography. Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility or a similar regulated industry.\n
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\nExperience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography.\n
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Benefits\n
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\nMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance\n
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\nLife Insurance and Disability\n
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\nGrace Wellness Program\n
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\nFlexible Workplace\n
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\nRetirement Plans\n
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\n401(k) Company Match\n
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\nPaid Vacation and Holidays\n
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\nParental Leave\n
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\nTuition Reimbursement\n
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\nCompany Donation Match Program\n
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\nU.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) \n
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\nGrace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.