Electrical / Mechanical Technician

NOW HIRING – DIRECT HIRE – IMMEDIATE START Position: Electro-Mechanical Technician

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Industry: Paper Packaging Manufacturing

Shift: 8-hour shifts (12 consecutive days, alternating weekends off). Must be flexible for days, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Pay: $28.00 - $37.00/hr (Based on experience & training milestones + shift differentials)

Role Summary Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician for a direct-hire, union position. You will perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on high-speed paper converting and packaging equipment to maximize production uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical production equipment (motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, power transmissions).

• Electrical & PLCs: Install/replace electrical components (up to 480V, switches, relays, sensors). Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (diagnostics only).

• Schematics & Blueprints: Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic/pneumatic prints.

• General Maintenance: Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and facility utility repairs. Document work orders using a CMMS.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• strong troubleshooting skills: 480V systems, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with hand/power tools and welding equipment.

• Requirement: Must provide your own maintenance tools.

• Experience and resume required to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Direct Hire & Union Position.

• Progressive wage increases up to $37.00/hr based on skill mastery.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance + 401(k) company benefits.

• 11 Paid Holidays.

• Vacation after 90 days (1 week paid vacation, 3 floating holidays, 3 paid sick days).

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salary: $58,239.96 - $76,960 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Installing and repairing all electrical production devices within the plant.
• Performing breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, etc. on all production equipment, utilities, building/grounds, etc.
• Completing parts requisitions, work orders, time sheets, in Computerized manufacturing Maintenance Management System.
• Electrician disassembles defective electrical equipment, replaces defective or worn parts, and reassembles equipment.
• Responsible for replacing all fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches
• Working independently and on production teams.
• Demonstrating safe manufacturing work practices.
• Use PLCs for routine troubleshooting.
• Understand and complete all associated manufacturing paperwork.
• Adhere to preventative/predictive maintenance production schedules.
• Read and work from mechanical and electrical blueprints
• Other manufacturing duties as assigned.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Electrical
• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Engineering
• Inspection
• Maintenance
• Monitoring
• Blueprint Reading
• Blueprints

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.