Maintenance Multi-Trade Technician

Innophos is seeking a Maintenance Multi-Trades Craftsperson to fill a role in our Chicago, Illinois facility. The Maintenance Multi-Trade is responsible for the maintenance and installation of plant equipment including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation throughout the plant. 

Wednesday to Sunday

2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm 

• Responsible for performing the necessary work to repair, adjust and perform preventative maintenance to all plant equipment, to ensure smooth and consistent operation of equipment.
• Involved in the installation and repairs of electrical systems, apparatus and electrical and electronic components of the industrial machinery, instrumentation, and auxiliary equipment. This may include removing and replacing components, projects can include bending conduit, pulling wire, making connections and trouble-shooting electrical issues. May include elevated work requiring use of ladders, hi-lifts or scaffolds.
• Conducts basic rounds daily throughout production plant, control rooms, packaging areas and warehouses to discuss with operators any issues; checks instrumentation such as but not limited to temperature and pressure gauges, temperature of the cooling tower, main air compressor status and operation.
• Typical work can include changing drive belts, changing out motors and/or gearboxes and pumps. Other equipment maintained includes screw and belt conveyors, dust collectors and other mechanical conveying equipment. This includes the installation of new equipment.
• Work may include frequently working in hot & cold conditions and possibly in awkward postures for prolonged periods of time.
• Desired skillset includes experience replacing motors, ensuring proper alignment and tolerances using feelers, gauges, shims, etc. Motors, pumps and other equipment and tools are lifted and carried as needed. Maneuvers around equipment and will be working both inside and outside as needed by the repair. 
• Experience with stick welding and using acetylene torch highly desired.
• May be performing minor repairs to heavy equipment such as forklifts, spotter truck, Track Mobile, etc. and test drive to determine problems.
• Also responsible for making repairs to buildings and facility structures as needed.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
• Specialized training (trade school, apprenticeships, etc.) preferred
• Minimum 3 years of multi-craft experience required

• Self-starter, addressing issues before they create down time
• Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical trades
• Good proficiency with Microsoft office products
• Ability to work independently, in a safe manner, and with acceptable housekeeping (GMP) at the job site
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Dependable and team-oriented

• Constant standing
• Frequent bending & lifting to 55 lbs.
• Occasional squatting, climbing (stairs/ladders), operating mobile equipment (Forklift), and temperature changes

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.