Maintenance Mechanic

JobDiva, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in Abbott Park, IL for a 12+ month contract. The ideal candidate will support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and utility systems.

This position is integral to ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while supporting predictive maintenance initiatives. A strong background in industrial maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical/electrical technician experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and packaging equipment.
• Respond to equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshootin

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Welding & Fabrication

Pumps, Motors & Conveyor Systems

Packaging & Production Equipment

Blueprint & Schematic Reading

Root Cause Analysis

CMMS/Maintenance Documentation

Problem Solving & Team Collaboration

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

CMMS

Barcode scanners

Automated production equipment

Job description

Title:Maintenance Mechanic
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Location:Abbott Park, IL 60064 (Onsite)
Shift: 1st Shift: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
Description:

• Client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving plant equipment and utility systems.
• This position plays a critical role in ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• The Maintenance Mechanic will serve as a technical resource to manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams, responding to equipment issues, performing planned maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement efforts to minimize downtime and maximize production throughput.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, filling, packaging, and conveying equipment.
• Respond to equipment failures, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Perform welding, fabrication, piping installation, pump and motor repairs, and equipment rebuilds.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Maintain maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and repair documentation.
• Support production operations while ensuring compliance with FDA, GMP, OSHA, USDA, and Client standards.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or mechanical/electrical technician experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience working with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing or packaging equipment.

Key Skills:

• Industrial Maintenance
• Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Welding & Fabrication
• Pumps, Motors & Conveyor Systems
• Packaging & Production Equipment Repair
• Blueprint & Schematic Reading
• Root Cause Analysis
• CMMS/Maintenance Documentation
• Problem Solving & Team Collaboration
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance (FDA/GMP/OSHA)

Preferred Experience:

• Food, pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment experience.
• Experience working within FDA/GMP-regulated facilities.
• Experience troubleshooting high-speed filling, packaging, and conveying systems.
• Experience with barcode scanners, inkjet printers, and automated production equipment.
• Experience with CMMS or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience performing TIG, MIG, or stainless‑steel welding.
• Industrial electrical experience and knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, vocational training, apprenticeship, or military maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and hands‑on maintenance experience will be considered.