Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

1. Basic Role Information

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Bensenville, IL / field or customer sites as assigned 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $23-$25

Travel: As required for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, service, or project support 

2. Role Summary

The Mechanical Technician performs hands-on mechanical assembly, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PureLine chlorine dioxide generation systems and related industrial process equipment. The role works from drawings, bills of material, procedures, and supervisor or engineering direction to build and maintain reliable equipment using pumps, valves, tubing/piping, fittings, frames, skids, and other mechanical components. The Mechanical Technician supports safe, accurate equipment builds and may assist with testing, commissioning, field installation, upgrades, and repairs within the employee's training and authorization.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Assemble PureLine generators, skids, frames, piping/tubing, pumps, valves, fittings, supports, enclosures, and related mechanical components in accordance with approved drawings, bills of material, procedures, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, and other approved shop equipment safely and correctly to complete mechanical fabrication, assembly, installation, adjustment, and repair work.
• Read and follow mechanical drawings, layouts, bills of material, specifications, equipment manuals, and technical instructions; identify unclear or conflicting information before proceeding.
• Inspect parts, assemblies, tubing/piping connections, fasteners, supports, and equipment for correct fit, alignment, condition, completeness, and workmanship; report defects or deviations promptly.
• Support approved equipment testing and functional checks, including leak checks, pump/valve operation, flow-path verification, and other mechanical checks appropriate to the assigned system and training.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, component replacement, adjustment, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and repairs within assigned authority; escalate design, electrical/controls, safety, or unresolved issues to the appropriate resource.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Electrical/Controls, Quality, Field Service, Purchasing, and other teams to resolve build questions, parts issues, equipment changes, and technical problems.
• Support equipment staging, installation, startup, commissioning, field service, or customer-site work as assigned, following PureLine and site-specific requirements.
• Maintain tools, parts, materials, work areas, and assigned equipment in safe, organized, serviceable condition and support good housekeeping and material control.
• Complete required build records, inspection information, redlines, checklists, service notes, or other documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow PureLine EHS requirements, PPE rules, approved procedures, chemical-safety requirements, and Stop Work Authority; do not perform work beyond training or authorization.

4. Competencies & Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Equipment Assembly & Troubleshooting
• Drawing & BOM Interpretation
• Attention to Detail & Workmanship
• Safety Awareness
• Technical Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Communication
• Dependability & Follow-Through

5. Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable technical/industrial experience.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience using common hand and power tools safely in a manufacturing, industrial, maintenance, fabrication, equipment-assembly, or field-service environment.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings, bills of material, procedures, specifications, and equipment instructions.
• Working knowledge of common mechanical components such as pumps, valves, tubing/piping, fittings, fasteners, supports, and skid-mounted equipment, appropriate to the assigned level.
• Ability to inspect work carefully, troubleshoot methodically, document completed work, and communicate problems or deviations clearly.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and chemical-treatment systems and comply with required PPE, procedures, and training.

Preferred

• Trade-school, vocational, military technical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, fabrication, plumbing/pipefitting, welding, or related training.
• Experience assembling or servicing skid-mounted process equipment, water-treatment equipment, chemical-feed/generation systems, pumps, valves, tubing/piping, or similar industrial systems.
• Experience with equipment testing, commissioning, field installation, maintenance, or customer-site service.
• Forklift, OSHA, mechanical, rigging, welding/fabrication, or other role-specific training/certification as applicable.

6. Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in manufacturing, assembly, shop, test, and warehouse environments, with field or customer-site work possible depending on assignment.
• Work around industrial equipment and chemical-treatment systems may require PPE and compliance with PureLine and site-specific safety requirements.
• The role may require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, use of tools, and handling of parts, materials, and equipment throughout the workday.
• Lifting requirements (50lbs), forklift/equipment operation, travel, schedule flexibility, and occasional after-hours support should be confirmed based on the final assignment.

7. Performance Measures

Successful performance in this position is demonstrated by the ability to:

• Complete assigned mechanical assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair work safely, accurately, and within expected timeframes.
• Produce reliable equipment builds with strong workmanship, correct component installation, and minimal avoidable rework.
• Identify defects, missing or incorrect parts, drawing discrepancies, leaks, abnormal conditions, and mechanical issues early and communicate them clearly.
• Follow drawings, bills of material, procedures, inspection requirements, and documentation expectations consistently.
• Maintain tools, parts, materials, equipment, and work areas in safe, organized, serviceable condition.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Electrical/Controls, Quality, Field Service, and other teams to support equipment readiness and customer commitments.

8. Additional Information

The exact Mechanical Technician assignment may emphasize equipment assembly, manufacturing support, testing, installation, maintenance, commissioning, or field service. The supervisor should confirm the expected mix of these responsibilities and the level of independent troubleshooting and decision authority.

9. Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. PureLine reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs evolve.