Maintenance Mechanic

civil-recruit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Recruit is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for a senior level role in our manufacturing environment. The candidate should have 7+ to 10 years of hands-on experience with pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives and basic machining, alongside a solid grounding in electrical systems.

Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills are required, with a preference for familiarity with CI tools and a demonstrated ability to train others. Travel is not expected.

Qualifications

• 3–4 lines indicate minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Hands-on maintenance experience preferred. Ability to work in a team-based environment with limited supervision.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Root cause analysis

Pumps & hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical drives

Basic machining

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Candidate Details

7+ to 10 years experience

Senior Level - Mid-Senior Management Experience Required

No Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to Travel - Never

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience: At least 2–4 years of hands‑on manufacturing experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, OR the successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship/Training Program.
• Teamwork & Autonomy: Ability to work well in a team‑based environment with limited supervision.
• Technical Core: Working proficiency across pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, basic machining, hand tools, welding, and foundational electrical systems.
• Problem Solving: Ability to problem solve, provide root‑cause analysis, and help implement practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct maintenance experience on high‑speed packaging lines within the food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and file management software.
• Strong soft skills with an interest in training and cross‑functional knowledge transfer.
• Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and maintain proper balance.
• Ability to perform physical actions including climbing steps, working from ladders/lifts, and crawling over, under, or into manufacturing machinery.

Comfortable performing duties in facilities with extreme varying temperatures.