Mechanic A

The Role

Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Carry out the Company’s maintenance program; provide support and maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems.

• Fabricate, install, diagnose, and repair electro-mechanical equipment.

• Read & understand engineered drawings, sketches, schematics, and layouts.

• Experienced in rigging, burning & welding.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; particularly relating to LOTO, hot work, and confined space entry.

• Operate & diagnose equipment including (but not limited to): AC Motors, DC Motors, Electrical Wiring up to 480V, Pumps, Valves, Gearboxes, Refrigeration Compressors, Cooling Towers, Evaporators, Air Compressors, Boilers, Mobile Equipment, and Hydraulic & Pneumatic equipment.

• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate’s Degree in Maintenance or related skills trades highly desirable.

• At least 3-years of recent experience in a preventative maintenance and semi-automated manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents

• Ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs with limited supervision.

• Hands-on electro-mechanical & repair knowledge

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, Ability to lift and move up to 50 lb, Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift. Full-time position working 5 days per week.

Pay and Benefits

The starting rate for this position is $34/hr.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, HSA, dental, vision

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance

• Short- and long-term disability

• EAP, identity theft protection

• Paid time off, Parental Leave

• Pension and 401(k) offered through the Cleveland Bakers Union Local No. 19

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. 

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.  For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.