Mechanic- Maintenance 3rd shift - 10:30pm - 7:00pm

OSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift differentials

Bonus opportunities

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

OSI Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for proactive equipment maintenance through preventive and predictive tasks to ensure smooth operations. The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, ability to read drawings, and strong safety focus in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Willingness to train others with basic maintenance knowledge is expected, with lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional climbs. Training on site and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Read and understand mechanical/technical drawings.
• Basic welding knowledge and tool-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation and service of equipment using hand tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Move and lift components with hoists or dollies.
• Update daily work communications.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and parts inventory.
• Keep a clean, hazard-free work area all day.
• Use and maintain safety equipment on site.
• Adhere to safety and GMP requirements.
• Execute job orders and keep records accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic mechanics

Electrical knowledge

Computer aptitude

Read drawings

Tool handling

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Welding basics

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Hoists & dollies

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining operation of machinery and mechanical equipment thru preventive/predictive maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist to install and service different pieces of equipment, using required self-supplied and company-supplied hand tools
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance task
• Moving and raising components using hoists, dollies, or other provided equipment
• Updating daily work communications
• Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies in order
• Responsible for a clean and hazard free work area throughout the entire day
• Use and maintain safety equipment on job sites
• Other duties as business needs
• Ability to follow applicable safety and environment requirements, food safety, GMP’s
• Execute job order assignments and keep accurate job order records.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Skills

• Previous maintenance experience preferred but willing to train
• Mechanically inclined
• Basic mechanics and electrical knowledge
• Computer and technology aptitude
• Must be able to read and understand various methods of mechanical and other technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge on the correct use and care of various tools used in maintenance work
• Must be able to follow procedures as outlined in equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual
• Basic knowledge on how to gas, arc, and/or TIG weld
• Basic knowledge on diagnosing equipment failures and correct them
• Should be familiar with air compressors, various pumps, boilers, and other common mechanical equipment

Education

• High School Diploma or the equivalent of a GED or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience

Work Environment

• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances
• Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces
• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environment

Compensation/Benefits

• We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The hourly pay range for this position is $24.2500 to $36.2481 USD per hour. The final hourly rate offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market considerations.

Additional Compensation

• This position may also be eligible for overtime pay, shift differentials, and/or bonus opportunities, as applicable.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and more. A full summary of benefits will be provided upon hire.

Compensation information is available on our careers site. If you are viewing this role on a third‑party platform and do not see pay details, please visit our careers page www.osigroup.com/careers/ for full transparency.

This pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.