Maintenance Mechanic (Commercial Laundry)

PURPOSE: To maintain all production equipment, building and surrounding area in a large scale, multi-site commercial laundry. Both day and night shift positions available. Responsibilities and compensation will be based on previous experience.

JOB SUMMARY: Start up & shut down plant machinery each day. Perform safe operation of water heating equipment. Respond to maintenance calls in timely manner. Inspect, diagnose, repair, and test commercial laundry equipment, including: ironers, folders, tunnel washers, conventional washers, and side-loaders. Log parts used for reordering. Perform preventative maintenance on washers, dryers, and other specialty laundry equipment. Customize equipment for laundry processes to improve efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and malfunctionsWork with vendors to repair or install new equipment. Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Have excellent attendance
• Utilize CMMS system to log all work and perform preventative maintenance
• Have advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Be able to work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs
• Must be able to operate scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift safely
• Follow all company safety rules
• Be able to follow directions given by their team lead and/or supervisor
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Possess and maintain a positive attitude
• Keep work area and the company premises safe, clean and organized
• Be able to work past the schedule as production issues may arise, or work additional shifts as needed (weekends, evenings, emergency call-ins)
• Perform any other duties as supervisor/manager sees fit

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to stand on feet up to 12 hours a day
• Minimum of 1 year experience with laundry production maintenance (Kannegiesser, Jensen, Milnor, Ellis, or equivalent)
• Sufficient manual dexterity to work on equipment
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lb
• Must be able to consistently meet physical requirements such as bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• Mechanic: 1 year (Required)
• Commercial/ Industrial Laundry: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60659 (Required)

Work Location: In person