Industrial Reliability Maintenance Specialist (Chemical Manufacturing)
Job Description
Direct-hire placement through Integrity Trade Services for a chemical manufacturing client in Forest View, IL (minutes from Midway Airport). Start on 2nd shift with a pay range of $28–$32/hour DOE and transition into a comprehensive client benefits package upon hire.
A Day in the LifePicture your shift starting at 11:00 AM. You pull up CMMS, review scheduled and unscheduled work orders, and walk the floor with safety and 5S at the forefront. A mixer needs vibration-checked; a pump requires seal replacement; and a new gauge needs to be installed on a 3" line before afternoon production. You lock out and tag out, suit up with PPE, and get to work.
Midday, you trace a wiring issue at 460/220/110 VAC, reference a P&ID to confirm flow direction, and commission a newly installed thermocouple. Before clocking out at 7:00 PM, you document completed tasks in CMMS, tidy your area to 5S standards, and prep tools for potential after-hours call-ins.
What You’ll Tackle- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and dependability.
- Apply 5S practices to sustain a clean, orderly, and safe shop environment.
- Work safely in challenging conditions, including dirty or steam-heated areas and outdoors in all weather.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain chemical processing equipment (pumps, mixers, steam systems).
- Interpret basic blueprints; P&ID familiarity is a plus.
- Perform basic electrical diagnostics at 460VAC, 220VAC, and 110VAC.
- Install and maintain piping systems up to 3" and related instrumentation (gauges, transducers, thermocouples).
- Assist with planning, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, piping, and electrical projects.
- Record maintenance activities and repairs in CMMS.
- Balance planned work with urgent, unscheduled priorities.
- Comply with OSHA and company procedures: LOTO, PPE, hot work, confined space, fall protection, and more.
- Participate in the rotating after-hours call-in program.
- Location: Forest View, IL (near Midway Airport)
- Shift: 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Training: Must be able to train on 1st shift for the first 1–2 months
- Additional: Some Saturdays and rotating after-hours call-ins
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or apprenticeship preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (required); chemical processing exposure preferred.
- Hands-on experience with pumps, mixers, steam systems, fabrication, welding, and basic electrical work.
- Comfort with computers, CMMS, and online training modules.
- Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (forklift, scissor lift, etc.) safely.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record for occasional company vehicle use.
- Physical capability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs and occasionally push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- Functional hearing, speech, and vision (including depth perception and ability to focus).
- Medically cleared and fit-tested for respirator use when required.
- Willingness to enter and work in confined spaces when needed.
- Pay: $28–$32/hour DOE
- BCBS of Illinois medical and dental; Vision Service Plan
- 401(k) with immediate company match
- Generous PTO package: 11 company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Disability, family, and military leave
- Paid training, uniforms, and all required safety equipment
- Company-sponsored lunch events and an employee referral program
At ITS, we offer weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance—plus the support of a team that’s invested in your long-term success.
Ready to Apply?Contact Melissa Bauza at [email protected] or call 708-321-1266.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
