This chemical company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across our specialty chemical manufacturing facility and outdoor tank farm. Working within a team-oriented environment, you will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain chemical process equipment, mechanical systems, and basic electrical infrastructure to keep downtime to a minimum. There is plenty of room for upward mobility within this role as there are 5 levels of experience/pay for this role and they are looking for a level 2.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on chemical processing machinery, pumps, gearboxes, mixers, motors, and rotating equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical components including bearings, seals, couplings, belts, chains, and process valves.
• Install, maintain, and repair process piping systems (up to 3") and associated instrumentation (gauges, transducers, thermocouples).
• Utilize CMMS work-order software daily to track, document, and manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, reading electrical schematics, and working with 110V/220V/460V AC systems.
• Support plant reliability by participating in an after-hours rotating call-in schedule and working mandatory overtime/Saturdays as required by business needs.
• Strictly adhere to OSHA standards and plant safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and PPE guidelines.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical certificate, or formal military technical school/apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of industrial maintenance experience (military electro-mechanical ratings highly preferred).
• Mechanical Skills: Strong proficiency in repairing pumps, gearboxes, drive belts/chains, mechanical seals, and process piping.
• Electrical Skills: Basic knowledge of electrical schematics, motor starters, multimeters, and AC power (110V–460V). (PLC ladder logic understanding is a plus).
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver’s License required (for driving facility vehicles across property). Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift/Scissor Lift) experience required.
• Physical & Environmental Ability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, wear a respirator when required, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Day-1 Healthcare Coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSIL) Blue Choice Options PPO Medical, Dental PPO, and VSP Vision (No waiting period and company pays large portion of premium).
• Garner Health HRA: Employer-funded HRA reimbursing up to $1,000 (Individual) / $2,000 (Family) in out-of-pocket medical costs when visiting Top Providers.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions with immediate 100% vesting, plus optional discretionary annual match from the Board of Directors.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability: 100% employer-paid $125,000 Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance and Short-Term Disability insurance. Voluntary LTD available.
• Free Prescription Options: $0 copay generic mail-order options via Rx 'n Go and covered MDLIVE virtual doctor visits.
• Uniforms & PPE Provided: Free FR uniforms (laundered weekly), winter outerwear, prescription safety glasses allowance, and a boot stipend with on-site boot truck visits twice per year.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year (9 fixed, 2 company-assigned floating) plus vacation and paid leave allowance.
• Wellness & Perks: $125 annual physical fitness reimbursement, annual on-site flu shots & health screenings, and Allstate Identity Theft Protection.