Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing
📍 Chicago, Illinois
💰 $38.77 per hour
🕒 Second or Third Shift
💼 Full-Time | Union Position
🏭 Onsite – Manufacturing/Bakery Facility
👥 Three Openings
🚫 No Visa Sponsorship
🚚 No Relocation Assistance
Position Overview
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking three experienced Maintenance Mechanics to support a high-speed production and packaging facility in Chicago.
This hands-on position is responsible for maintaining the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of processing, packaging, and facility equipment. Working with limited supervision in a team-based environment, the Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, complete mechanical repairs, and help minimize production downtime.
Candidates must be available to work either second or third shift.
Key Responsibilities
Preventive Maintenance and CMMS
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities across production and facility equipment.
Document maintenance work, work orders, repairs, and equipment improvements using SAP Plant Maintenance.
Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records within the plant’s computerized maintenance management system.
Use condition-monitoring equipment, including thermography cameras and ultrasound tools.
Identify potential equipment failures before they interrupt production.
Mechanical Troubleshooting and Repair
Diagnose, repair, and replace defective components on high-speed processing and packaging equipment.
Troubleshoot pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, and foundational electrical systems.
Perform basic machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical adjustment work.
Complete root-cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
Respond quickly to live breakdown calls and restore equipment performance safely.
Follow the correct testing and diagnostic sequence for complex processing equipment.
Technical Documentation
Read and interpret:
Mechanical and electrical schematics
Piping and instrumentation diagrams
Blueprints
Block diagrams
Equipment drawings and sketches
Use technical documentation to support equipment diagnostics, repairs, and improvements.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Work alongside engineers, electricians, boiler room personnel, production teams, and technical specialists.
Communicate equipment status and outstanding maintenance requirements during shift handovers.
Help identify and resolve recurring operational problems.
Support continuous improvement initiatives involving TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Share technical knowledge and contribute to the development of other team members.
Safety and Equipment Operation
Follow all Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space procedures.
Work in accordance with NEC and NFPA requirements.
Safely operate forklifts, man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and other material-handling equipment.
Comply with GMP, HACCP, QCMS, health-code, and food-safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED.
At least two to four years of hands-on experience as a Maintenance Mechanic within a manufacturing environment, or successful completion of an approved apprenticeship or technical training program.
Strong mechanical knowledge covering:
Pumps
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Mechanical drives
Basic machining
Welding
Hand and power tools
Foundational electrical systems
Ability to diagnose equipment problems and perform root-cause analysis.
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Willingness and ability to work second or third shift.
No visa sponsorship is available.
Preferred Qualifications
Maintenance experience involving high-speed processing or packaging lines.
Experience within food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with SAP-PM or another computerized maintenance management system.
Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and technical file-management software.
Experience training, mentoring, or sharing technical knowledge with colleagues.
Knowledge of condition-based monitoring methods.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to climb stairs and work from ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.
Ability to crawl over, under, or inside manufacturing equipment when completing maintenance work.
Ability to maintain balance while working around industrial machinery.
Comfortable working in environments with significantly varying temperatures.
First 30, 60 and 90 Days
First 30 Days
Complete plant safety onboarding.
Obtain required lift-equipment certifications.
Complete training on the facility’s autonomous and progressive maintenance standards.
First 60 Days
Develop familiarity with the plant’s equipment and machinery layouts.
Begin independently completing scheduled preventive maintenance activities within the CMMS.
First 90 Days
Respond confidently to live equipment breakdowns.
Independently diagnose and repair common mechanical failures.
Collaborate effectively across departments and shifts to minimize production downtime.
Compensation and Benefits
$38.77 per hour.
Equivalent to approximately $80,642 annually based on a standard 40-hour working week.
Healthcare coverage.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off.
Benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and may be subject to eligibility requirements.
No bonus or commission.
No relocation assistance or interview travel reimbursement.