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Edsal Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift in Chicago, Illinois
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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift
Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, storage, and commercial storage applications. Edsal was founded and operated as a family-owned and operated business on Chicago's South Side for over 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018. We continue to have operating sites throughout the United States in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.
Monomoy Capital Partners is a private equity firm with $1.5 billion in committed capital across three fund vehicles. Monomoy makes control investments in middle-market businesses in the manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and consumer sectors. Monomoy designs and executes a customized value creation plan for each business that seeks to generate significant cash flow and improve earnings within 12 to 18 months of a Monomoy investment. Since the firm was formed in 2005, Monomoy has grown from its three founders to a firm of over 40 professionals. Monomoy acquired Edsal in 2018.
Job Summary
Edsal seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as the Maintenance Mechanic responsible for the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and machinery to support efficient operations/production
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain mechanical equipment
Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic machinery
Conduct preventative maintenance checks on equipment and systems on a weekly, biweekly, and monthly cadence
Troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
Perform general maintenance tasks
Key Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or combination of education and experience
2 - 5 years' experience performing similar duties
Skills and Abilities
Experience with Pneumatics, motor & conveyor systems repair
Experience with Forklift Management
Experience with Lockout/Tagout
Ability to work varying shifts
Working knowledge of basic tools and proper use of tools
Knowledge of maintenance procedures and techniques
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of welding and fabricating a plus
Experience with Box Makers and stretch wrap equipment experience a plus
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull 100 bls of static force. Ability to see and hear.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work is performed in a manufacturing setting. Personal Protective Equipment is required when working in designated areas. The noise level in the work environment can be high. Temperatures can vary.