Maintenance Mechanic

JSK Recruiting, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Overtime (optional)

Zusammenfassung

JSK Recruiting, Inc. is recruiting several Maintenance Mechanics for a production environment at a large Chicago area facility. The roles are day shift with steady hours and optional overtime.

Candidates should have solid mechanical troubleshooting experience with pneumatic systems, occasional hydraulics, and basic PLC exposure; reading blueprints is a plus. The company emphasizes safety, stability, and long-term retention with solid benefits, pension options, and profit sharing for eligible

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and hands-on skills.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and PLC basics.

Aufgaben

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on industrial production equipment
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems and limited hydraulic components
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, including PLC-related work
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions
• Work closely with production to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation

Kenntnisse

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulics exposure

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Ausbildung

AAS degree

Maintenance certifications

Tools

PLC

Jobbeschreibung

Schedule: Multiple jobs on mulitple shifts available

Compensation: $28-$45 per hour based on experience and education + optional overtime

About the Company

This established chemical manufacturer has been in business for over 70 years and operates out of a large production facility in the Western suburbs. The company runs a multiple-shift operation and has built a strong reputation for stability, consistent reinvestment in equipment, and long-term employee retention.

Leadership prioritizes upgrading machinery regularly, keeping equipment modern and efficient. The facility is organized, well-maintained, and focused on productivity and safety.

About the Role

We are hiring several Maintenance Mechanic to support production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a day-shift role with consistent hours and optional overtime, typically around 10-15 hours per week

The focus is strong mechanical troubleshooting. You will work with pneumatic systems, limited hydraulics, and some electrical components including basic PLC exposure. The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable reading blueprints and schematics, and confident diagnosing equipment issues in a production setting.

Industry background is not important. What matters is solid mechanical troubleshooting experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on industrial production equipment
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems and limited hydraulic components
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, including minor PLC-related work
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions
• Work closely with production to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• mentStrong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with pneumatic systems and some hydraulic exposure
• Basic electrical troubleshooting ability: PLC familiarity is a plus
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• AAS degree or Maintenance certifications preferred
• Dependable, hands-on, and comfortable working in a production setting
• $28-$45 per hour based on experience and education
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Overtime is optional, but candidates should ideally expect approximately 5 hours per week
• Profit sharing
• Pension plan
• Stable company with long-term leadership and strong employee tenure

If you are a mechanically strong maintenance technician looking for a stable first-shift role with consistent hours, strong benefits, and long-term security, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.