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SATO America

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

SATO America, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446

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About SATO America SATO America is seeking a detail‑orientated, service‑focused Lead Maintenance Mechanic.

At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute toward a better and more sustainable world. In over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer‑centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world. If you have what it takes to be our customer’s most trusted partner for mutual growth in an ever‑changing world, we have a place for you.

SUMMARY Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment including but not limited to: engines, motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and production equipment. Also provides general building maintenance support, as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and organizes the Maintenance Department in troubleshooting production equipment and diagnosing operating condition of equipment. Areas of responsibility include mechanical as well as electrical areas that are within an individual’s ability.

Utilizes eMaint to track and assign maintenance duties to the Maintenance department.

Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Responsible for maintaining inventory of replacement parts and tooling.

Responsible for managing relationships with vendors, ordering parts and scheduling services.

Recommends and/or implements design improvements to mechanical and electrical systems.

Disassembles and repairs equipment as needed to correct equipment malfunction.

Reassembles and tests equipment to ensure proper operation.

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and other planned repair tasks; maintains and lubricates all types of equipment.

Inspects condition of parts to detect imperfections; repair and/or replace parts as needed.

Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instrumentation.

Repairs or replaces defective parts.

Operates machine shop tooling that may include lathes, drill presses, grinders, end mills, and other manufacturing tooling.

Manufactures or modifies replacement parts and components on machine shop tools.

Completes work orders and other maintenance paperwork for documentation actions.

Provides general building maintenance as needed.

Performs maintenance duties while maintaining compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines.

May be required to receive training and provide assistance in OSHA related requirements such as hazardous spill containment, facility shutdown, equipment shutdown, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned and required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following:

Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school with five years industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Capable of operating fork truck and scissor lifts.

Certified Electrician a plus.

Demonstrated aptitude for mechanical and electrical systems through formal training or work experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS At a minimum, the individual must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Hand dexterity is important to feel surfaces, work close in with the fingers, and handle small objects. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. The ability to communicate verbally and hear is important, and the ability to focus on objects and have good vision is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Contact with moving mechanical systems is the norm.

Exposure to non‑hazardous fumes may occur.

Noise level may be loud and hearing protection may be recommended or required.

Eye protection may be recommended or required.

Contact with certain chemicals may occur.

BENEFITS SATO America LLC

offers a highly competitive salary in addition to an outstanding, market‑leading benefits program. Our total compensation package extends well beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life.

Health & Wellness : medical, vision, and dental insurance to include coverage for domestic partners. SATO contributes approximately 75% to the cost of employees’ health insurance coverage along with 100% company‑paid Life & AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, and a pre‑tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500.00 or $1,000.00 depending on elected medical coverage.

Time Away : We observe 10 company‑paid holidays per year and up to ten days accrued vacation time in the first year. Eleven days at year two, twelve days at year three, thirteen days at year four and fifteen days at year five. We also offer six accrued personal days for personal use.

Saving for the Future : 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match: 100%/dollar‑for‑dollar of the first 3% of your pay and an additional match of 50% on the next 2% of your pay.

Work‑Life : Employee Assistance Program, career development, growth opportunities and referral bonuses.

EEO STATEMENT SATO America LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you are excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We are focused on creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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