Maintenance Mechanic - Overnight Shift

Location

Bellwood, IL

Wage

$38/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 4, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic position at Ferrara involves conducting repairs and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment during overnight shifts. This role is crucial for ensuring the continuous operation of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct repairs to the physical plant and plant equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on motors, pneumatic components, conveyor systems, and production machines.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions by observing mechanical devices and using precision measuring instruments.
  • Install new machinery and equipment using hand and power tools.
  • Repair electrical systems by diagnosing malfunctions and inspecting faulty wiring.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed carton machines, bag machines, and related equipment.
  • Rebuild machinery as wear and tear occurs.
  • Fabricate and repair parts using machine shop instrumentation.
  • Adhere to company policies, GMP, and safety standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience in electrical and mechanical systems, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to pass certification test on pallet jack and fork lift.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Benefits

  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work location is Bellwood.
  • Overnight shift position with 12-hour shifts from 5pm to 5:30am.
  • Ability to work overtime and varying start and end times based on business needs.

Benefits

PTO

How this job compares in Bellwood, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $38/hr, this posting sits about 27% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois — toward the top of a $25–$38/hr middle band drawn from 276 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 75% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Bellwood, IL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Bellwood, IL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 373 other active welding openings from 232 employers. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (18), Gerber Collision & Glass (14), and Staff on Site (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Downers Grove at $46/hr, Chicago at $36/hr, and Addison at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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