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Sun Chemical

Mechanic

Sun Chemical, Kankakee, IL, United States

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Kankakee, IL

Shift: 3rd Shift

Pay: $30/hr + Shift Differential 
 

Overview: This job includes making general repairs to plant facilities and production equipment. To ensure the reliability of production equipment by performing preventive maintenance activities and using best practice techniques for repairs. 

 

Job Duties:

  • Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance work on office and plant equipment, machines, and building facilities.
  • Assist in maintaining plant security.
  • Maintain equipment and tools.
  • Dispose of waste materials, empty containers, and piece drums accordingly.
  • Calibrate equipment as needed/required.
  • Keep work areas clean.

 

Required Education and Experience: 

  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Mechanical and Electrical working knowledge.
  • Ability to read blueprints and sketches.
  • Knowledge of pipe fitting, electrical wiring, and general mechanics

 

Aptitudes: Must be familiar and thoroughly experienced in all facets of maintenance

  1. Mechanical: Pumps (positive displacement and centrifugal), drives (gearbox, belt, chain, hydraulic, couplings, motor-electric, motors-air, bearings, shafts, nuts, bolts, taps, and dies.
  2. Electrical: High voltage 460-volt 3 phase, motor controls, low voltage (120V power and control wiring), AC and DC systems. Computer-controlled systems.
  3. Utilities: Piping (water, air, and steam) Boilers - understand Steam condensate system - tracing, coils, traps, and pumps. Air Compressor system - including filters, regulators, dryers, and lubricators. HVAC - air handling, blowers, dust collectors.
  4. Building and Vehicle repairs: Lift trucks - electric EE rated, battery and hydraulics.

Drug Screen and background check are mandatory if you are offered this position.

 

 

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.


Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $30 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No