Electro-Mechanical Technician (2nd Shift) – Industrial Uptime

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

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.