Electro Mechanic

AppleOne Employment Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Electro Mechanic for a direct-hire opportunity. This hands-on maintenance role focuses on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing, processing, or industrial setting.

You will maintain automated equipment, motors, drives, PLC-controlled systems, instrumentation, conveyors, pumps, and related systems to support production uptime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience in a chemical, manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, instrumentation, and automated production equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including 120V-480V, mechanical systems, and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout, hazardous energy control, and safe work practices in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively to production equipment breakdowns.
• Strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, and commitment to safe, reliable equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems supporting chemical manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, conveyors, pumps, mixers, and automated production systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and production efficiency.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, control devices, and electrical components used in processing operations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, hazardous energy control, and chemical handling procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC & automation repair

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety & LOTO

Schematics & drawings

Independent worker / team player

Industrial maintenance (5+ yrs)

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electromechanical Technology

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

Instrumentation

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electro Mechanic for a direct-hire opportunity in Chicago, IL. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing, processing, chemical, or industrial environment.

The Electro Mechanic will support production uptime by maintaining automated equipment, motors, drives, PLC-controlled systems, instrumentation, conveyors, pumps, mixers, and related industrial systems. This is a stable 2nd shift opportunity with a team-oriented environment where maintenance, production, and engineering work together to improve reliability, safety, and overall equipment performance.

This position offers the opportunity to join a supportive operation that values safety, technical expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement. Candidates who enjoy solving complex equipment issues, working independently, and contributing to a productive team culture will be well matched for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems supporting chemical manufacturing operations.


• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, conveyors, pumps, mixers, and automated production systems.


• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and production efficiency.


• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, control devices, and electrical components used in processing operations.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings to identify and resolve equipment issues.


• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, hazardous energy control, and chemical handling procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.


• Pay: $42 per hour.


• Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM CST.


• Location: Chicago, IL.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated production equipment.


• Maintain and repair PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, motors, sensors, conveyors, pumps, mixers, and instrumentation.


• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to support production uptime and equipment reliability.


• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams on root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.


• 5+ years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience in a chemical, manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.


• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, instrumentation, and automated production equipment.


• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including 120V-480V, mechanical systems, and industrial safety practices.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.


• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout, hazardous energy control, and safe work practices in an industrial environment.


• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively to production equipment breakdowns.


• Strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, and commitment to safe, reliable equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field.


• Experience in chemical manufacturing or processing environments.


• Hands-on experience with instrumentation calibration, control devices, and automated production systems.


• Background supporting continuous improvement, root cause corrective actions, and equipment reliability initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.