Maintenance Mechanic (Swing)

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanic KEY RESULT AREAS: This position primarily is responsible for performing preventive maintenance for a three-shift manufacturing operation. In addition, this role provides assistance or takes on sole responsibility of machine troubleshooting and repairing problems. Performs repairs, services and maintains the plant and plant equipment. Ensures that production runs at a maximum efficiency while reducing costs. This is a plant level maintenance position PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Troubleshoot and correct equipment. Perform electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic tasks. Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment in a thorough and safe manner. Communicate effectively with team members and management Train production employees as well as other mechanics and be willing to be trained by other mechanics. Work weekends or overtime with short notice on a daily basis if needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Pushing, pulling, bending Able to work on feet for the entire shift. Perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, pulling, climbing of machinery and/or tooling. Work in high ambient temperatures. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Skills: Electrical - troubleshooting knowledge of 3 phase 480VAC, control circuits of 110VAC and 24DC, AB PLCs Welding – able to weld with TIG and stick Cutting - torch, band saw, grinder, plasma cutter. Fabricating – able to fabricate simple guards, covers, catch pans, etc. Drilling/ Milling – knowledge of use: power drills, dill press, mill and lathe machines Experience (Years/Type): Preferred minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing setting Must have general knowledge of maintenance functions such as electrical, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes, read schematics/blue prints Hourly Rate $27.30 - $31.50 per CBA

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