Argonne
Maintenance Mechanic
Lemont, IL USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 73 days ago
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About the role
- The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne.
- As a Maintenance Mechanic II the rate is $35.79, as a Maintenance Mechanic I the rate is $43.83 per hour.
- Knowledge and experience will determine if a candidate will be placed as a level I or a level II.
Responsibilities
- shift work to support operational needs.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of technical school training or equivalent in an industrial maintenance program and three years of professional industrial maintenance experience in two or more of the above categories, or
- Minimum five years of professional experience in industrial maintenance with expertise in two or more of the above categories.
- Experience in predictive maintenance processes and methodologies is desired
- Good knowledge and use of a PC are required
- Ability to work in a team environment
Compensation
- Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
Benefits
- Complies with all Laboratory and Division Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) policies, work rules, and safe work practices
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