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Overview

As Edlong’s Maintenance Mechanic, you will work collaboratively to ensure a safe operating environment by coordinating the installation and repair of machines and utility systems. You will maintain the quality of production by ensuring the operation of machines and mechanical equipment, with a strong commitment to food safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Learn, master, and maintain all safety policies and procedures necessary for repairing production equipment.
  • Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
  • Control and ensure the operation of Edlong machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance.
  • Identify sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and troubleshooting malfunctions.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools.
  • Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintain continuity by documenting and communicating actions and irregularities.
  • Monitor and ensure cleanliness within work areas to maintain a high quality of service.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma with an additional 2 years of mechanical experience.
  • Background in electrical systems (i.e., 120 V, 240 V, 480 V) is preferred.
  • Proper operation and accurate reading of a multimeter are required.
  • TIG welding and fabrication experience are preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions and communicate professionally in English.
  • Ability to compute in all units of measure and perform mathematical operations.
  • Ability to work independently, define problems, and analyze results.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Additional Information

  • The work location includes all four Edlong locations.
  • Travel will be required between each Edlong building.
  • Typical workday attendance is required with few unscheduled absences.
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How this job compares in Elk Grove Village, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting comes in about 24% below the $40/hr median for welding jobs in Elk Grove Village, IL, where the middle half runs $34–$40/hr across 12 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 17% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Elk Grove Village, IL

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Elk Grove Village, IL right now, from 9 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 338 other active welding openings from 201 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Elk Grove Village, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (14), S&C Electric Company (11), and Venteon (10). 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, Elk Grove Village at $40/hr, and Chicago at $37/hr. Elk Grove Village is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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