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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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 will 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 - 30.75 / hourly