Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Kelly Services; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

retirement savings plan

service bonus and holiday pay plans (8

transit spending account

paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead for the 2nd shift in Romeoville, IL. The role supports the Maintenance Manager, coordinating activities during the absence of the Supervisor to ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, food manufacturing experience, and the ability to train and guide maintenance personnel while upholding

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance experience in a USDA or FDA food manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial processing and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control schematics.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team during 2nd shift operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair and maintain building systems including lighting, plumbing, and general facility needs.
• Read electrical schematics and perform basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and oversee outside contractors when needed.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on equipment operation and workplace safety.
• Promote a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout.
• Work closely with Production, Sanitation, and Operations teams to support daily manufacturing goals.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Assist with wastewater operations as needed.
• Complete additional maintenance and facility projects as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Lead – Romeoville, IL

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Pay: $34.00–$37.00/hr + $1/hr shift differential

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to join our team on 2nd shift. In this leadership role, you will assist the Maintenance Manager and coordinate maintenance activities during the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems within a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to lead, train, and support maintenance personnel while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team during 2nd shift operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair and maintain building systems including lighting, plumbing, and general facility needs.
• Read electrical schematics and perform basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and oversee outside contractors when needed.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on equipment operation and workplace safety.
• Promote a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout.
• Work closely with Production, Sanitation, and Operations teams to support daily manufacturing goals.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Assist with wastewater operations as needed.
• Complete additional maintenance and facility projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance experience in a USDA or FDA food manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial processing and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control schematics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and quality-driven.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en ) .

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.