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.

Edsal Manufacturing

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