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Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic position involves providing maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and the team. Candidates should have experience with various machinery and a strong mechanical and electrical background.

Responsibilities

  • Perform troubleshooting and repairs on plant and house equipment.
  • Provide maintenance support for Linkers, stuffers, choppers, mixers, conveyors, smokehouses, packaging machines, dock levelers, and thermal forming packaging machines.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures to resolve issues with facility equipment.
  • Educate, develop, and motivate current and new maintenance employees.
  • Monitor and maintain plant utilities, low pressure steam boilers, wastewater, and fire suppression systems.
  • Assist outside contractors with repairs or scheduled preventive maintenance.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance using CMMS software Mpulse.
  • Respond immediately to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Follow safety policies and practices while upholding company policies and ethical standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

  • Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred; High School Diploma with sufficient experience will be considered.
  • At least 5 years of maintenance background.
  • Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems; Mpulse is a plus.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical experience with packaging and production equipment.
  • Familiarity with welding and safe usage of tools and shop equipment.
  • Experience with PM programs using CMMS software to open and close work orders.
  • Ability to walk, sit, climb, and lift for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with refrigeration and HVAC systems is a plus.

Additional Information

  • Mechanics must have their own toolbox and basic hand tools.
  • Must be willing to work Saturdays and on rare occasions Sundays.
  • Full-time position on 2nd shift (Monday-Saturday) with 8-12 hour shifts as needed.
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How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chicago, IL currently run a median of $38/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $34–$50/hr across 77 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 99 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 55 different employers. 45 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 354 other active welding openings from 214 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

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The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), Gerber Collision & Glass (12), and S&C Electric Company (9). 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 Chicago at $38/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Addison at $35/hr. Chicago is among them.

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