Evening Production Mechanic - Keep Equipment Running Smoothly

Pelton Shepherd; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability & Growth

Career Development

Hands-On Work

Team Environment

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Pelton Shepherd Industries seeks a Production Mechanic to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and repair equipment to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of mechanical or maintenance experience and may have vocational training. You’ll work in a collaborative environment focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of mechanical or maintenance experience.
• Vocational or technical training preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running at peak performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild machine components with precision.
• Disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble production equipment.
• Identify potential failures before they happen and take proactive action.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and documentation.
• Keep tools, parts, and shop areas clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance efficiently.
• Support new product launches by modifying equipment and conducting test runs.
• Collaborate with other technical experts to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Operate production equipment as needed and assist in training operators.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Proactive mindset

Independent worker

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on environment

Education

Vocational or Technical Training

Job description

Pelton Shepherd Industries seeks a Production Mechanic to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and repair equipment to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of mechanical or maintenance experience and may have vocational training. You’ll work in a collaborative environment focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.