Maintenance Mechanic – Power Our Plant Operations at FUCHS

Location: Harvey, IL, US, 60426

Salary: $26.00–$30.00/hour (Based on experience, education, and skills)

Fuel Your Career with FUCHS

At FUCHS, we don’t just move the world—we move your career forward. Join a collaborative and innovative team where trust, creativity, and empowerment drive our success. We believe in work-life balance and give you the freedom to excel while growing both personally and professionally.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring that equipment, systems, and tools across the Harvey facility run safely and efficiently. You’ll use your hands-on mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills to keep our operations running at peak performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and complete work orders across plant systems
• Troubleshoot motor control systems, replace faulty devices (fuses, motor starters, relays, etc.)
• Diagnose and repair 1-phase and 3-phase equipment including pumps, agitators, compressors, and packaging lines
• Maintain instrumentation such as flow meters, level meters, switches, transmitters, and sensors
• Resolve faults in PLC-controlled systems, including valves and automation interlocks
• Ensure compliance for facility systems like fire suppression, boilers, and elevators
• Conduct welding and piping assembly for system fabrication and repairs
• Maintain and repair mobile equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallet jacks
• Follow all site safety protocols and work permit procedures
• Address ASRS fault codes and interface with Savannah warehouse management system
• Perform electrical installations and repairs on motors, drives, valves, lighting, and instrumentation
• Troubleshoot fault alarms and collaborate with operations to support the FT Batch program

What We’re Looking For:

 Experience: 5+ years in maintenance or industrial repair roles

 Education: High school diploma or GED required; Technical school certification a plus

 Skills:

• • Proficiency in automation, fabrication, welding, and piping
• • Strong background in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• • Electrical and plumbing system knowledge
• • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics (single line, ladder diagrams, isometric, cross-sectional)
• • Experience with PLC troubleshooting or programming

 Traits: Strong communication, safety-minded, team-oriented

Why FUCHS?

•  Competitive hourly wage based on experience and internal equity
•  Career growth in a high-tech, global manufacturing environment
•  Work on projects that challenge and expand your capabilities
•  A supportive culture grounded in respect, reliability, and integrity
•  Continuous learning and opportunity to innovate
•  Comprehensive benefits—https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits

At FUCHS, we’re more than a team—we’re a community that moves the world forward.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let’s build something great together.

Do you have any questions? Jordan Hallow ([email protected]) will be more than happy to answer them!