Machine Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Confidential – Greater Chicagoland Area
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift:
12-hour rotating day shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM).  

The schedule rotates on a two-week cycle:

Week 1:

Work: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Week 2:

Work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Off: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 

Pay Rate: $33.00

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and production equipment. Candidates must be safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Perform preventative maintenance on thermoformers, punch presses, and extruders
• Rebuild pumps and replace mechanical seals
• Troubleshoot and repair extrusion vacuum loading systems
• Replace and align motors
• Perform hoist inspections
• Unjam scrap lines and replace cyclone and baler filters
• Perform pipefitting work including tubing and hydraulic fittings

Mechanical & Technical Skills

• Perform minor electrical work with proper training, including rewiring direct replacement parts such as valves, photo eyes, and small motors
• Rebuild and replace blades on granulators and blowers
• Install coating rolls and nip rolls
• Use precision measuring tools including inside and outside micrometers
• Bore and broach gears and sprockets
• Machine and fabricate parts to tolerances of +/- .001
• Perform MIG and ARC welding

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety procedures and standard work practices
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures, confined space policies, hot work permits, PPE requirements, and GMP guidelines
• Understand plant emergency response procedures
• Maintain knowledge of fire protection systems, alarms, and utility shutoffs
• Practice good housekeeping and maintain a clean work area

Administrative & Team Support

• Complete work orders using the company computer system
• Properly check out parts and maintain organized job handoffs between shifts
• Work closely with supervisors and shift leads on assigned tasks
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or minimum of 2 years of maintenance repair experience
• Ability to perform machine shop work, welding, and blueprint reading
• Ability to successfully pass a written mechanical aptitude test
• Forklift, Scissor Lift, Cherry Picker, and Bobcat operation experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay Options / Pay Card Available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Career Growth Opportunities