Senior Maintenance Mechanic: High-Speed Packaging

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to keep high-speed processing and packaging equipment safe, efficient, and reliable. You will perform preventive maintenance, root-cause diagnostics, and minimize downtime to support critical production targets.

You will operate with minimal supervision in a team setting, using your mechanical and electrical skills to sustain equipment reliability and safety across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of hands-on manufacturing experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, or completion of an approved Apprenticeship/Training Program.
• Ability to work well in a team with limited supervision.
• Working proficiency across pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, basic machining, hand tools, welding, and foundational electrical systems.
• Ability to problem solve, perform root-cause analysis, and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and use CMMS/SAP-PM to document and track activities.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective parts on high-speed lines; read schematics/blueprints.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to address recurring issues and drive improvements.
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment; work with electrical, boiler room, and operations staff to restore performance.
• Ensure compliance with Safety (LOTO, permits), Quality (GMPs, HACCP), and Lean/ TPM standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Electrical basics

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP-PM

Job description

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to keep high-speed processing and packaging equipment safe, efficient, and reliable. You will perform preventive maintenance, root-cause diagnostics, and minimize downtime to support critical production targets.

You will operate with minimal supervision in a team setting, using your mechanical and electrical skills to sustain equipment reliability and safety across shifts.