Senior Maintenance Mechanic

6 Degrees Search; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician for a fast-growing food processing operation in Blue Island, IL on-site. Pay ranges from $40.00 to $65.00/hour, with a 1st or 2nd shift and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead hands-on maintenance across a three-shift plant, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues, weld when needed, install equipment, and ensure safety and OSHA/LOTO compliance.

Qualifications

• Electrical experience with 480V three-phase systems is required.
• Mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial plant; food/chemical environments preferred.
• MIG and stick welding preferred.
• SCADA, PLC, or VFD exposure is a plus.
• CMMS experience preferred.
• OSHA and LOTO knowledge required.
• Comfortable working in a hot, non‑air‑conditioned environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical systems across a three‑shift plant.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, including 480V equipment.
• Weld (MIG and stick), fabricate, and rig as needed.
• Install, align, and service pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, tanks.
• Use SCADA, PLCs, VFDs, sensors to locate faults.
• Complete PMs in the CMMS and keep records updated.
• Follow LOTO, confined space, hot work, and OSHA rules.
• Assist maintenance manager with planning and prioritizing work.
• Be the on‑call person for breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical 480V

Industrial mechanical troubleshooting

MIG welding

Stick welding

SCADA exposure

PLC exposure

VFD exposure

CMMS experience

OSHA/LOTO knowledge

Hot environment tolerance

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician | Food Processing

Location: Blue Island, IL (On-site)
Pay: $40.00 to $65.00/hour based on skills and experience
Schedule: 1st or 2nd shift
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Overview

A fast-growing food processing operation on the south end of the Chicago area is adding a senior hands-on mechanic to a lean maintenance department that supports a three-shift plant. The site is in the middle of a big capacity buildout, and the culture is entrepreneurial and open to lean, 5S, and kaizen ideas from anyone on the team.

This is a true industrial plant. It gets hot, there are odors, and the work gets dirty. People who do well here take that in stride.

What the Job Involves

• Handle mechanical and electrical maintenance across a three-shift food processing plant
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems, including 480V equipment
• Weld (MIG and stick), fabricate, and rig as jobs call for it
• Install, align, and service pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, screens, and tanks
• Use SCADA, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and instrumentation to track down equipment faults
• Complete PM work in the CMMS and keep work and parts records accurate
• Follow and enforce LOTO, confined space, hot work, and OSHA rules
• Help the maintenance manager plan and prioritize work
• Be the person any shift can count on when something breaks

What They Need

• Electrical experience with 480V three-phase systems required
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in an industrial plant; food, chemical, or similar process environments preferred
• MIG and stick welding preferred
• SCADA, PLC, or VFD exposure a plus
• CMMS experience preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and LOTO required
• Comfortable in a physical environment without air conditioning