Electro Mechanic I – Nights
📍 Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Onsite)
🕒 Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM | 12-hour continental shift
3 days one week / 4 days the next
Off every other weekend
Overtime may be required
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Level
🎓 Education: Not specified (relevant experience required)
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial
💰 Compensation
Hourly Rate: $36.34 – $39.85/hour
Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour
Benefits: Full package (health, retirement, PTO, etc.)
🚀 Overview
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an Electro Mechanic I (Night Shift) to support plant operations through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment.
This role is critical in ensuring equipment reliability, production efficiency, and safety compliance in a fast-paced industrial environment.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems
Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement solutions
Maintain motors, contactors, relays, pumps, compressors, and related systems
Electrical & Technical Work
Read and interpret:
Electrical blueprints
Wiring diagrams
Schematics and technical specifications
Use diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters) to verify functionality
Troubleshoot industrial motor controls and PLC systems
Equipment & Facility Support
Maintain:
Chillers
Process pumps
Ink and glue systems
Operate shop equipment such as:
Band saws
Mills
Lathes
Continuous Improvement & Documentation
Document repairs and parts usage in CMMS systems
Support spare parts inventory management
Participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety standards
✅ Required Qualifications
Experience in:
Industrial manufacturing OR
Military equipment maintenance
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment
Strong knowledge of:
PLC troubleshooting
Industrial motor controls
Ability to work independently on night shifts and rotating schedules
⭐ Preferred Experience
Industry experience with:
Blown film
Sheet extrusion
Flexographic printing
Lamination
Slitting equipment
Forklift operation experience
💪 Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to:
Lift up to 50 lbs
Work on ladders and lifts
Bend, kneel, and twist as required
Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks during off-shift hours
🎯 Ideal Candidate
Hands-on Electro Mechanic with strong industrial troubleshooting skills
Comfortable working independently in a night shift environment
Strong understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, and motor controls
Proactive mindset with focus on safety, uptime, and efficiency
Experience in packaging or extrusion environments is a strong plus
🎁 Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Life, disability, and additional insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
Employee wellbeing programs
📝 Interview Process
Initial recruiter screen (30 minutes)
Onsite interview with team