Maintenance Person I- Salem, IL (7a-3:30p) shift

Radiac Abrasives, Inc., a leading manufacturer of conventional bonded and super abrasives, is looking for a Maintenance Person I to join our Salem team. For more than 100 years, Radiac has delivered industry-leading technology and quality products and services to the metal finishing industry. Radiac is a TYROLIT Company owned by the Swarovski Group, headquartered in Schwaz, Austria.

About the role

Maintains facility, systems, and equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Inspect and/or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Diagnose electrical problems.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, jacks, or hoists.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventative maintenance actions.
• Participate in activities to increase personal skill level, overall departmental processes, and product quality.
• Maintain organized and clean work area.
• Communicate all problems and other work-related issues with Supervisor or Lead.
• Receive, understand, and follow all written and oral instruction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and attendance requirements.
• Resolve day-to-day issues by working effectively with others.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a maintenance environment.
• Associate Degree or Vocational Degree in Maintenance preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Familiarity with the use of hand tools.
• Ability to use various measuring instruments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to read a blueprint.
• Ability to use an electric meter.
• Ability to weld and fabricate.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands constantly throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, stoop, or twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to exert physical force to push, pull, lift, or carry 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs occasionally.
• Ability to see detail at close range (20/20 vision required with or without correction constantly).
• Ability to work in confined spaces occasionally.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan with company contribution after 30 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Pay
• Holiday pay
• Career growth opportunities

Pay

$26.24/hour