2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic – PLC, HVAC & Refrigeration

Accelera; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Vacation days

Referral bonus program

Training and development

Job summary

Accelera in South Holland, IL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM) with occasional Saturday overtime. You will perform essential repairs and preventive maintenance across HVAC, boilers, ammonia refrigeration, and packaging machinery to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, AC drives, PLCs) and a hands-on approach to maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED; technical school degree favorable.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance preferred.
• Solid mechanical aptitude: machining, welding, metalworking, blueprint reading.
• Fundamental electrical knowledge: hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing.
• Experience with PLCs, especially Allen-Bradley, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute repairs and maintenance on plant machinery for peak efficiency.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Identify parts and perform timely repairs to keep production moving.
• Service boilers, HVAC, air compressors, and ammonia refrigeration units.
• Troubleshoot AC drives, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Provide technical support to production staff for safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team to improve maintenance practices.
• Use manuals and blueprints to support repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Keep supervisors informed about malfunctions or modifications.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment per safety protocols.
• Participate in ongoing training and workshops to sharpen skills.
• Follow company policies and procedures; perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical repair

Refrigeration systems

General mechanical repair

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HVAC

Boilers

Packaging machinery

Job description

Accelera in South Holland, IL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM) with occasional Saturday overtime. You will perform essential repairs and preventive maintenance across HVAC, boilers, ammonia refrigeration, and packaging machinery to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, AC drives, PLCs) and a hands-on approach to maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety