Industrial Electrician / Maintenance Mechanic (Multiple Positions Available)

Company Overview

Join one of the top Food & Beverage manufacturers! This industry leader is seeking multiple Industrial Electricians and Maintenance Mechanics to keep state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment up and running.

Multiple Positions Available

Titles: Industrial Electricians and Maintenance Mechanics

Location: Chicago, IL

Shift: Flexibility required

Overtime: Eligible after 90 days

Status: Full-time

Industrial Electrician: Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems supporting fast-paced production and packaging lines
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair automated control systems, including PLCs (programmable logic controllers), VFDs (variable frequency drives), and motor control centers
• Read and apply electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings to complete installations, upgrades, and repairs
• Install, inspect, and maintain low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems and equipment in compliance with safety standards
• Respond quickly to unplanned equipment downtime across rotating shifts to minimize production disruption
• 5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• High school diploma or GED required; electrical trade certification or completed apprenticeship a plus
• Proven experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems; ladder logic knowledge required
• Solid understanding of low- and higher-voltage industrial electrical systems; PM / TPM experience preferred
• Availability for flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift, as production needs require

Maintenance Mechanic: Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems including pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Rebuild and repair components such as pumps, motors, transmissions, brakes, and clutches
• Perform MIG / TIG welding and fabrication tasks to support equipment repairs and custom part builds
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and document work through a CMMS or SAP PM system
• High school diploma or GED required; 2–4+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience or completed apprenticeship
• Strong working knowledge of pumps, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and gearboxes
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot high-speed manufacturing / packaging equipment; root cause analysis skills a plus
• Flexible availability for 2nd/3rd shift, weekends, and overtime

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive hourly base compensation
• Overtime (OT) eligible after 90 days
• Medical, vision, and dental health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a forward-thinking organization

If you're an experienced Maintenance Mechanic or Industrial Electrician who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and reliably, and you're looking to join a hands-on maintenance team at a top Food & Beverage manufacturing company, we invite you to apply.

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