Maintenance Mechanic-3rd shift

swipejobs; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SwipeJobs is seeking a maintenance technician for the 3rd shift to troubleshoot and repair industrial packaging equipment and facilities support systems. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and teamwork across production lines.

Responsibilities include gearboxes, motors, pumps, and electrical components, with changeovers, line setups, and adherence to PPE. Candidates should have 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to provide a set of basic mechanic's hand tools to function.
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Good troubleshooting skills in electricity and mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units such as motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings, and electrical units, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel individually or in a team environment.
• Simplify and improve changeover procedures.
• Assist Line Workers in the changeover process.
• Setup fill lines for production runs.
• Perform changeovers and setups on assigned equipment and/or lines.
• Repair machinery and related equipment.
• Dismantle defective equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Troubleshooting and adherence to safety policies including PPE.
• Assist supervisor with the operation of all production lines.
• Interact with various levels of senior management and management.
• Participate in special projects, meetings and/or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Blow molding

Self-starter

Teamwork

Lifting up to 55 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The successful candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background. Primary responsibilities for this position include troubleshooting and repair of industrial packaging equipment, and repair of facilities support equipment, all with a high priority on maintenance and safety. Work from daily job assignments, prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, facility check sheet, machine manuals, sketches, preventive maintenance sheets and instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units such as: motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings, and electrical units, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel individually or in a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Simplify and improve changeover procedures
• Assist Line Workers in the changeover process
• Setup fill lines for production runs
• Perform changeovers and setups on assigned equipment and/or lines
• Repair machinery and related equipment
• Dismantle defective equipment and install new or repaired parts
• Troubleshooting
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures including personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assist supervisor with the operation of all the production lines
• Interact with various levels of senior management and management
• Participate in special projects, meetings and/or other duties as assigned

Hours

3rd shift hours (11:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M.) M-F OT as needed

Equipment to be familiar with

Carton erectors, carton sealers, liquid fillers, case packers, palletizers, cappers, conveyors, labelers, ect...The ideal candidate will also have blow molding experience with either Uniloy or Bekum blowmolders.

Core Skills and Qualifications

• Three (3) years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Ability to provide a set of basic mechanic's hand tools to function
• Ability to work overtime, when necessary, Ability to work weekends when required
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds, good visual accuracy, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working knowledge of electricity both AC 480-120v and DC 180-low voltage controls.
• Good troubleshooting skills in electricity and mechanical (Pneumatic, gearboxes, hydraulic and cam type).
• Self-starter who works well under fast-paced conditions.
• Able to be on their feet for long periods of time 80-90% of shift walking and answering calls.
• 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience as well as knowledge of production equipment mechanical operations in manufacturing environment
• The ability to lift and move 40lbs-60lbs
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• The ability to meet fast-paced goals and standards

$32.00 - $40.00 / hr