Maintenance Mechanic in Manufacturing

Veritiv Packaging Solutions; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veritiv Packaging Solutions in Sycamore, IL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production machinery and facility systems. You will help ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

This role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work day or night shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
• Ability to read diagrams and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain ISO 9001 activities and ensure that required processes are maintained.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and general fabrication and installation of machines, tools and equipment.
• Manage the maintenance of facility, grounds and utility systems.
• Work with management to maintain waste water and other facility systems; ensuring environmental and government, city and local regulatory compliance.
• Execute Preventative Maintenance Programs on parts inventory, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Maintain and repair in accordance to diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery, mechanical equipment, motors
• Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as requested.

Skills

Project management

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on production machinery and facility systems. This role ensures equipment reliability and efficiency to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production output, while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing performance and sustaining a safe working environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support and maintain ISO 9001 activities and ensure that required processes are maintained.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and general fabrication and installation of machines, tools and equipment.
• Manage the maintenance of facility, grounds and utility systems.
• Work with management to maintain waste water and other facility systems; ensuring environmental and government, city and local regulatory compliance.
• Execute Preventative Maintenance Programs on parts inventory, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Maintain and repair in accordance to diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery, mechanical equipment, motors
• Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as requested.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• May work day, evening, night, or rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• On-call availability may be required for emergency maintenance needs.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and deadline driven.

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred

Working Conditions

The work environment for this position requires:

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

What We Offer

Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.