Maintenance Mechanic

Edsal Manufacturing Chicago, Illinois, United States Skilled Labor

About this position

Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift
Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, storage, and commercial storage applications. Edsal was founded and operated as a family-owned and operated business on Chicago's South Side for over 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018. We continue to have operating sites throughout the United States in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.
Monomoy Capital Partners is a private equity firm with $1.5 billion in committed capital across three fund vehicles. Monomoy makes control investments in middle-market businesses in the manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and consumer sectors. Monomoy designs and executes a customized value creation plan for each business that seeks to generate significant cash flow and improve earnings within 12 to 18 months of a Monomoy investment. Since the firm was formed in 2005, Monomoy has grown from its three founders to a firm of over 40 professionals. Monomoy acquired Edsal in 2018.
Job Summary
Edsal seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as the Maintenance Mechanic responsible for the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and machinery to support efficient operations/production
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain mechanical equipment
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic machinery
  • Conduct preventative maintenance checks on equipment and systems on a weekly, biweekly, and monthly cadence
  • Troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
  • Perform general maintenance tasks
Key Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or combination of education and experience
  • 2 - 5 years' experience performing similar duties
Skills and Abilities
  • Experience with Pneumatics, motor & conveyor systems repair
  • Experience with Forklift Management
  • Experience with Lockout/Tagout
  • Ability to work varying shifts
  • Working knowledge of basic tools and proper use of tools
  • Knowledge of maintenance procedures and techniques
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
  • Knowledge of welding and fabricating a plus
  • Experience with Box Makers and stretch wrap equipment experience a plus
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Employees in this role are regularly required to:

  • Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time (up to full shift)
  • Use hands and arms to reach, handle, grasp, and manipulate materials and tools
  • Lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, and arms
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally climb or reach overhead

Employees must have adequate vision (close, distance, peripheral) and hearing ability to safely operate equipment and work in a manufacturing environment.

Mental demands include the ability to:

  • Follow written and verbal instructions
  • Maintain attention to detail
  • Work safely in a fast-paced production environment
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members

Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment where:

  • Temperatures may fluctuate based on season and production activity
  • Noise levels may be moderate to high
  • Machinery, moving mechanical parts, and powered industrial equipment may be present

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may include:

  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Steel-toe footwear
  • Protective gloves
  • Other job-specific PPE as assigned

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

  • Pre-employment background check
  • Drug screening
  • Post-offer, pre-employment physical examination to confirm ability to perform essential job functions
Edsal Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws.




Salary Information

$24 - $26