Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Innophos is seeking a Maintenance Multi-Trades Craftsperson to fill a role in our Chicago, Illinois facility. The Maintenance Multi-Trade is responsible for the maintenance and installation of plant equipment including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation throughout the plant. 

Monday to Friday

1st Shift: 7:00 am-3:00 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing the necessary work to repair, adjust and perform preventative maintenance to all plant equipment, to ensure smooth and consistent operation of equipment.
• Involved in the installation and repairs of electrical systems, apparatus and electrical and electronic components of the industrial machinery, instrumentation, and auxiliary equipment. This may include removing and replacing components, projects can include bending conduit, pulling wire, making connections and trouble-shooting electrical issues. May include elevated work requiring use of ladders, hi-lifts or scaffolds.
• Conducts basic rounds daily throughout production plant, control rooms, packaging areas and warehouses to discuss with operators any issues; checks instrumentation such as but not limited to temperature and pressure gauges, temperature of the cooling tower, main air compressor status and operation.
• Typical work can include changing drive belts, changing out motors and/or gearboxes and pumps. Other equipment maintained includes screw and belt conveyors, dust collectors and other mechanical conveying equipment. This includes the installation of new equipment.
• Work may include frequently working in hot & cold conditions and possibly in awkward postures for prolonged periods of time.
• Desired skillset includes experience replacing motors, ensuring proper alignment and tolerances using feelers, gauges, shims, etc. Motors, pumps and other equipment and tools are lifted and carried as needed. Maneuvers around equipment and will be working both inside and outside as needed by the repair. 
• Experience with stick welding and using acetylene torch highly desired.
• May be performing minor repairs to heavy equipment such as forklifts, spotter truck, Track Mobile, etc. and test drive to determine problems.
• Also responsible for making repairs to buildings and facility structures as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
• Specialized training (trade school, apprenticeships, etc.) preferred
• Minimum 3 years of multi-craft experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter, addressing issues before they create down time
• Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical trades
• Good proficiency with Microsoft office products
• Ability to work independently, in a safe manner, and with acceptable housekeeping (GMP) at the job site
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Dependable and team-oriented

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Constant standing
• Frequent bending & lifting to 55 lbs.
• Occasional squatting, climbing (stairs/ladders), operating mobile equipment (Forklift), and temperature changes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Wages start at $43.36/hour in accord with the labor contract.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.  

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Tags

Contract work, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Day shift

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