Job Description

Peerless-AV is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician/Mechanic for our corporate office in Aurora, IL. The Maintenance Technician/Mechanic will help maintain our Preventive Maintenance Program on all of the company's machinery, the physical plant and all material handling equipment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associates Degree or equivalent training

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of broad based manufacturing maintenance experience in any machinery industry.
• Must have electrical experience
• Preventive Maintenance experience a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

• Bi-lingual speaking English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Effective writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Read building blue prints and machine schematics
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs. without assistance

Hours: Dayshift

ESSENTIAL RESULTS :

• Maintain all production machinery including punch presses, brake presses, hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Maintain the physical plant, forklift equipment and other propane and electric material handling machinery.
• Ability to work at different height levels – most are done at the floor level, but there are occasions when a scissor lift, ladder or other tools will be available to assist with certain jobs.
• Perform heavier duties (greater than 50 lbs.) by utilizing fork lifts, scissor lifts or team lifting
• Perform light carpentry, plumbing and ladder work as required.
• Construct 120, 220 and 440 volt electrical systems with single and three phase power circuits as required.
• Implement work improvement programs by conferring with manufacturing and engineering management.
• Maintain permits and compliance with any local and national environmental agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Must be physically capable of standing/bending/stooping/squeezing 8+ hour shift(s)
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 30 lbs. without assistance. Anything above 30 lbs. requires a team lift (Floor to waist, waist to shoulder, above shoulders and head).
• Must have to work in non-dust, non-climate-controlled areas.
• Must be able to wear required safety PPE.

Additional Information

We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, health club reimbursement, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.