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Overview

We are seeking experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians for 2nd & 3rd Shift with a strong electrical and mechanical background to support our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial production and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Tear down, rebuild, repair, and replace defective equipment components, including motors, gearboxes, clutches, bearings, and electrical components
  • Perform equipment changeovers and production line setups
  • Assist line workers with changeovers and improve changeover procedures
  • Set up fill lines for production runs
  • Repair and maintain production machinery and related equipment
  • Dismantle defective equipment and install new or repaired parts
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and make necessary adjustments
  • Work from prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, machine manuals, preventive maintenance sheets, and other maintenance instructions
  • Follow and promote all safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements
  • Assist supervisors with production line operations as needed
  • Work effectively with employees at all levels, both independently and as part of a team
  • Participate in special projects, meetings, and other assigned duties

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industrial/mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of gearboxes and cam-type equipment
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems, including AC 480–120V and DC/low-voltage controls
  • Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to provide basic mechanic's hand tools
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
  • Ability to lift and move approximately 40–60 lbs
  • Ability to remain on your feet for approximately 80–90% of the shift
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Additional Information

  • Available Shifts: 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday–Friday; 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Monday–Friday
  • Overtime as needed
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How this job compares in Woodridge, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 255 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 Woodridge, IL

Woodridge, IL currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 354 other active welding openings from 213 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Woodridge, or widen the search to Illinois.

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.

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