Maintenance Mechanic

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift schedule

Weekly pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus is seeking a reliability-focused Maintenance Technician for the night shift to own uptime of electromechanical assets. You will troubleshoot 3-phase power up to 450V–480V, diagnose controls, and perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance on production lines in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires hands-on repair of motors, VFDs, sensors, and control systems, with strong root-cause analysis and safety-first habits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic capability.
• Proficiency with 3-phase systems up to 450V–480V.
• Solid mechanical maintenance and repair skill set.
• Experience with motors, motor starters, VFDs, panels, sensors, and control systems.
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints and diagrams.
• Comfort using electrical testing and diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Commitment to safety around energized and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical distribution, controls, and instrumentation across low- and high-voltage systems.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on production machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Own Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety during all service activities.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Use meters and test equipment to verify circuits and components.
• Install and replace motors, controls, sensors, switches, electrical components, and mechanical parts.
• Support equipment installs, modifications, rebuilds, and upgrades.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and perform effective, lasting repairs.
• Record work performed, parts consumed, and equipment anomalies.
• Collaborate with production and fellow maintenance personnel to reduce downtime.
• Maintain housekeeping and adhere to electrical and LOTO safety practices.
• Handle additional tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

3-phase systems up to 480V

Mechanical maintenance

Motors & VFDs

LOTO safety

Read electrical/mechanical prints

Use electrical testing tools

Root cause analysis

Safety around energized equipment

Tools

Electrical test meters

Multimeter/diagnostic tools

Job description

Plant Reliability Maintenance Technician — Electromechanical SystemsJoin Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. and support a manufacturing client as a reliability-focused, hands-on technician who owns uptime for both electrical and mechanical assets on the night shift.Why this role mattersKeep critical lines running with rapid, accurate troubleshooting of 3-phase power (to 450V–480V), VFDs, starters, sensors, and control systems.Stabilize production by repairing gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, bearings, belts, and chains.Drive reliability with preventive and predictive maintenance and thorough root cause analysis.What you'll doDiagnose and repair electrical distribution, controls, and instrumentation across low- and high-voltage systems.Perform mechanical maintenance on production machinery and auxiliary equipment.Own Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety during all service activities.Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.Use meters and test equipment to verify circuits and components.Install and replace motors, controls, sensors, switches, electrical components, and mechanical parts.Support equipment installs, modifications, rebuilds, and upgrades.Respond to breakdowns quickly and perform effective, lasting repairs.Record work performed, parts consumed, and equipment anomalies.Collaborate with production and fellow maintenance personnel to reduce downtime.Maintain housekeeping and adhere to electrical and LOTO safety practices.Handle additional tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.Schedule and compensationShift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AMPay: $30.00 per hourFull-time role; overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts may be requiredQualifications2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic capability.Proficiency with 3-phase systems up to 450V–480V.Solid mechanical maintenance and repair skill set.Experience with motors, motor starters, VFDs, panels, sensors, and control systems.Working knowledge and application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints and diagrams.Comfort using electrical testing and diagnostic tools.Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.Analytical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis.Commitment to safety around energized and moving equipment.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Availability for overtime, weekends, or varying shifts as needed.Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, noisy, and physically demanding areas.Effective communicator with strong organizational habits.What you can expect$30.00 per hour with weekly pay11:00 PM – 7:00 AM scheduleFull-time hours and a long-term pathwayFast-paced, team-oriented environmentGrowth opportunities within the companyReady to apply?Visit us in person at the Nexus Niles office:Nexus Employment Solutions Plus7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12Niles, IL 60714Please bring 2 forms of identification when applying.AI DisclosureOur recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.