Maintenance Mechanic: M-F: 1st Shift (7am - 3:30pm)

Hentzen is a unique company in today’s world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen’s recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers’ unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

M-F: 1st Shift (7am – 3:30pm)

Batavia, IL Plant

The Maintenance Mechanic performs all-around maintenance work on a variety of systems and pieces of equipment to ensure proper operating functions of machinery.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to provide maintenance and repair on various types of building systems such as pipefitting, basic electrical, HVAC, etc.
• Ability to repair machines and equipment involving trouble shooting, repair and parts replacement.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment. Inspections, lubrication, adjustments, belts etc.
• Maintain company property to include work on buildings and grounds.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred education level: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience level: Two years’ experience in a manufacturing/chemical industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer experience strongly preferred.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Ability to operate a forklift with forklift driving certification strongly preferred and the ability to use a pallet jack.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Basic math skills and the ability to convert various measurements are required.
• The ability to use the following tools preferred: grind plate, calculator, computer, pipe wrench, large and small scrapers, Allen wrench, box knife, bung wrench, manual drum truck, cowels, sand mill, air mixer, screwdriver, and pliers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100lbs.

Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be required when performing certain production activities.

Please send resume to:

Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

6937 W. Mill Road

Milwaukee, WI 53218

or

APPLY ONLINE AT:

Hentzen Career Center

Women, minorities, Veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

HENTZEN COATINGS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

www.hentzen.com

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

All candidates are subject to a post offer pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.