JOB DETAILS

Experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician

CompanyCHICAGO MAGNESIUM CASTING CO
LocationBlue Island
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 26, 2025
About The Company
Chicago Magnesium is focused on exceeding customer expectations through on-time delivery and quality. The parts produced are highly complex with 0 to 80 internal cores. These characteristics have led Chicago Magnesium to be an industry leader in complex aluminum and magnesium sand casting.
About the Role

Description

Basic Function:

Maintenance of machines and building equipment, facility repair, electrical, calibration, installations, preventative maintenance and other duties to keep production operating efficiently and safely.


Physical Requirements:

Maximum Lift Weight 50 #

Maximum Push/Pull Weight 200 #

% Of Time Sitting 10%

% Of Time Standing 90%

Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: Yes; At times anyone who works in maintenance may have to work outside during the heat of summer or the cold of winter. Repairs are sometimes needed to equipment that is located outside.


Responsibilities:

  1. Performs a variety of electrical trade functions to include installation, maintenance and repair of equipment
  2. Performs checks and balances on machines to assure the proper functioning .
  3. Inspects, tests and adjusts all systems, machinery and equipment per maintenance schedule
  4. Responds to verbal or written instructions for safety and security calls regarding machinery.
  5. Inspects damaged parts, determines nature of repair and uses repair tools to rework or refinish worn or damaged parts
  6. Upkeeps the grounds to include mowing, shrubs, trees, general yard work and parking lot repairs.
  7. Repairs minor problems of buildings and foundations to include the roof, ceilings, walls, floors, basements and all mechanical contents of the building.
  8. Delivers and/or picks up supplies when needed.
  9. Applies general knowledge of carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, welding, painting and masonry work as needed.
  10. Resolves problems and discrepancies with jobs and/or interacts with management to amend the issue.
  11. Records repair and preventative maintenance details into electronic systems
  12. Maintains work area in a neat and clean manner.
  13. Returns tools and unused maintenance supplies to maintenance room at end of each day.
  14. Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
  15. Performs other related duties as assigned.



Benefit information available on company website.


Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Skills:

  • Ability to read and understand work instructions
  • Good communication skills
  • Computer Data input skills
  • Self-starter with sense of urgency
  • Ability to make decisions and prioritize work


Education/Experience:

Prior general maintenance experience & electrical knowledge required


Key Skills
Electrical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsComputer Data Input SkillsSelf-StarterDecision MakingPrioritization
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineeringConstructionLogistics
Job Information
๐Ÿ“‹Core Responsibilities
The technician performs maintenance and repair of machines and building equipment to ensure efficient and safe production operations. Responsibilities include electrical trade functions, inspections, repairs, and general upkeep of the facility.
๐Ÿ“‹Job Type
full time
๐Ÿ“ŠExperience Level
2-5
๐Ÿ’ผCompany Size
71
๐Ÿ“ŠVisa Sponsorship
No
๐Ÿ’ผLanguage
English
๐ŸขWorking Hours
40 hours
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