DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY:

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.

With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic I to join our team in at our plant in Sauget, IL.

About the Role:
To install, maintain and repair machine tools, mechanical equipment and electronic apparatus.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Operates and observes equipment for the purpose of trouble shooting problems and testing performance of equipment.
• Reads work orders and sees that jobs are performed per work order. Asks questions if work order is not clear.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Repairs equipment rebuilds equipment and adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Installs equipment, devices, and instruments.
• Performs preventative maintenance such as lubricating equipment, changing filters, inspecting parts for wear and cleaning equipment. Logs preventative maintenance activity in preventative maintenance program records.
• Working with supervisor, initiates purchase orders for parts and equipment.
• Makes an entry to logbook. Logbook documents problems and serves as the maintenance record for the plant and equipment.
• Understands plant labeling requirements and sees that all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
• Recommends measures to improve equipment performance and maintenance activities.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Essential Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English so that individual can document problems in log, can read technical manuals and parts catalogues.
• Requires a minimum of three years prior experience as a maintenance mechanic, technical courses, and ability to perform basic math and to use measurements and the ability to read blueprints and/or schematics.

Equipment

• Individuals work with tools and instruments such as drill press, simple hand tools, micrometers, welding equipment, and drafting equipment.
• May work with PC.

Physical Demands

• The employee is frequently required to stand, lift, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl and walk.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and to work in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods.
• Employee may be exposed to various chemicals.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary to reduce exposure.
• Must be able to work in heat and cold.

Company Offers:

• Competitive salary will be commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package available (health, dental, vision life insurance 401k and more)
• Other benefits included such as 4-day work week, company perks, social gathering, bonuses, merit increases, or growth opportunities

Pay: $30.00 - $32.58 per hour