Company Description

Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, the Right Stuff® and Devcon® Home. 

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Mechanic to join our 3rd Shift Maintenance Team at our facility in Solon, OH. Third shift hours are 11pm-7am Sunday - Thursday. The role of Mechanic A is required to perform complex repairs, under minimal supervision, in order to maintain on-site machinery and mechanical equipment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Troubleshoots, performs complex repairs and sets up equipment for all filling, packaging, mixing and building areas.
• Recognizes and diagnoses problems leading to the dissembling, replacing and reassembling of any machine in the department.
• Trains and guides junior mechanics and routinely inspects their work.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all machines and facility equipment following maintenance schedule.
• Performs complex electrical, plumbing, welding and carpentry duties.
• Operates machine tools and improvises in making fixtures and parts when necessary.
• Interprets drawings and schematics to locate problem area(s) and identifies the best method for corrective action.
• Uses a multimeter to troubleshoot both high-voltage systems and low-voltage controls.
• Completes necessary paperwork related to daily activities and/or projects.
• Initiates complex work orders and reports abnormal machine conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Performs various other duties as necessary.

Pay rate is $25.50 - $30 an hour depending on previous experience.  3rd shift receives a $1 an hour shift differential. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 3 - 5 years of technical trade experience in a similar role are required. 
• Strong background in industrial electrics is highly preferred.
• Must have experience with controls (PLC, Air Logic), electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as the ability to read and interpret machine assembly drawings and schematics.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot I/O controls (24VDC, 120VAC) by using a multimeter to identify electrical/component issues.
• The nature of this position requires standing/walking nearly 100% of the working shift and some lifting, 50+ pounds, as well as bending, climbing, and twisting motions are required and constitute approximately 35% of the working shift. 
• Previous experience with the operation of motorized equipment (tow motor, low lift) highly desirable. 
• Finger/hand dexterity is essential to perform duties involving grasping, pulling/pushing and twisting motions. 
• In addition, environmental factors that are present for this position include:  working in heat/cold, around dust, chemicals, noise and heights.
• This position requires the use of chemicals, some of which may contain hazardous material and involves handling, moving, storing and/or disposing of waste that may contain hazardous materials.  Proper training, protective equipment and instruction for safety practices will be provided.  Successful spirometry and physicals are required.

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing katie.craig@permatex.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.