Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton's Highland, IL facility is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on 2nd shift (Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm). The role includes installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment and systems.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED; relocation offers are not provided and candidates must live within 50 miles of Highland, IL. Eaton offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 1 year industrial maintenance experience
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• Within 50-mile radius of Highland, IL
• No immigration sponsorship for this position

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Complete/maintain maintenance logs and documentation.
• Operate lifts and similar equipment.
• Maintain safety requirements and keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (75833)

Requisition ID75833-Posted10/23/2026

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLDdivision is currently seeking aMaintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift at our Highland, IL facility! The core hours are Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The rate for this position is $27.92 per hour plus an additional $0.50 shift differential.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment, plant, and associated systems.

In this function, you will:

• Perform preventive and predictivemaintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Complete/maintain maintenance logs and associated documentation.
• Operate a variety of lifts etc.
• Maintain and follow all safety requirements.
• Maintain and secure tools and repair equipment. Maintain/clean work areas.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1)yearof industrial maintenance experience.
• Must have a High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) equivalent from an accredited institution
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Highland, IL will be considered. Active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability. etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in metal fabrication.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electricalschematics
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment
• Ability to modify or program PLC’s and HMI’s a plus

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