Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Elk Grove Village

Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM | 12-hour continental shift (3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend; overtime may be required)

Pay Rate: $36.34 – $39.85/hour (+$2.00/hour shift differential depending on experience)

Summary Description

While reporting to the Plant Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for performing proactive maintenance tasks necessary to provide high-quality, efficient, and timely shipment of Client products. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are central to the client culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Understand and follow plant safety rules including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe machine operation
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and technical data
• Work on motors, contactors, and relays using a multimeter to verify component functionality
• Operate advanced shop equipment such as band saws, mills, and lathes
• Maintain chillers, process pumps, compressors, ink pumps, and glue pumps
• Analyze and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and PLC systems
• Perform preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, routine repairs, and calibration with minimal downtime
• Diagnose root causes of production equipment failures and determine best corrective action
• Document parts used and repairs completed in CMMS
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and parts room organization
• Perform repairs on plant production and facility equipment
• Participate in client’s Global Performance System (GPS) activities including audits, pillar teams, and near misses
• Maintain safe operational conditions of all production and related equipment
• Use required personal protective equipment
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties as assigned

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have industrial manufacturing experience or military experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Industry experience with blown film, sheet extrusion, flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, or related ancillary equipment is preferred
• You have PLC troubleshooting experience and knowledge of industrial motor controls
• You can operate a forklift
• You are comfortable with lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• You can work independently while managing multiple tasks during off-shift hours
• You are comfortable with rotating schedules, overtime, and weekend work