The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for working with the East Dundee Facility, to provide mission critical support for facility maintenance projects, equipment readiness & work scope related to facility/department needs. This position will serve as facility maintenance, asset management and safety compliance. The focus of this position will be to ensure the facility is in good working order, with no violations of safety, EPA, or contamination control; equipment and tooling is in good working order, up to date and improvements/new needs communicated to departments.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES (including but not limited to):

• Repair and maintain facility equipment/systems e.g., MART/Pressure washers, ladders, wash bay, facility mechanicals
• Perform safety inspections and ensure facility compliance
• Ensure facility contamination control compliance – Environmental Compliance
• Maintain common building/shop areas/yard areas
• Maintain bulk oil area
• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of facility assigned vehicles – and Overhead Cranes
• Perform seasonal facility upkeep
• Advise department Managers of training and tooling needed.
• Advise on recommendations for new and existing equipment.
• Maintain issuance of certain safety equipment and secondary safety responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma including a specialized technical/mechanical course or equivalent years experience as a maintenace worker preferred
• 3-5 years direct facility mechanical experience
• Combination of education and experience will be considered
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to operate various hand/power tools & equipment (i.e. drill press, power saws, powered equipment, pipe bender, scissor lift and fork lift, etc)
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write fluent the English language
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Why Work for Altorfer? 

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.