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Skilled Manufacturing Mechanic, Nights

$40.89 per hour

Blue United Sourcing

Now Hiring: Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Location: Wheeling, IL

Schedule: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating (2 on, 2 off, 3 on one week; 2 off, 2 on, 3 off next week). 7 shifts every 14 days.

Compensation: Starting at $40.89/hour + Shift Differentials + Overtime Opportunities

Employment: Full-Time W2, Direct Hire

Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environment required.

About This Opportunity

We are placing a Maintenance Mechanic on behalf of a global leader in manufacturing. This position plays a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

We're looking for a skilled maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping equipment operating at peak performance. The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities, a proactive approach to preventive maintenance, and hands-on experience working with industrial systems, including pumps, gearboxes, valves, and other rotating equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges and contributing to overall plant reliability and uptime.

This is not an entry-level maintenance role. Candidates must be able to discuss their experience in detail and demonstrate strong mechanical knowledge gained in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or distribution environment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment
  • Troubleshooting and repair mechanical equipment failures to minimize downtime
  • Diagnosing root causes of equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions
  • Repairing, rebuilding, and replacing mechanical components as needed
  • Inspecting, maintaining, and servicing pumps, gearboxes, valves, conveyors, and related equipment
  • Assisting with electrical troubleshooting and minor electrical repairs
  • Performing pipefitting and equipment installation projects
  • Maintaining HVAC, lighting, water, sewer, and facility systems
  • Completing maintenance work orders and documentation using CMMS systems
  • Supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment
  • Collaborating with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performance

Required Qualifications

These are non-negotiable minimum requirements. Please review carefully before applying.

Education: High school diploma or GED

What We Need to See:

  • 1 year of experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environment
  • Hands-on experience with Industrial gearboxes and pumps
  • Experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, or maintaining equipment

Technical Skills:

  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment
  • Experience using preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systems
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • PLC familiarity and exposure

Other Requirements:

  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no sponsorship available for this role

Strongly Preferred:

  • 2 + years of maintenance experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing/distribution environment
  • Have industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license
  • 1 year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts
  • 1 year work experience troubleshooting or programming PLCs
  • Electrical knowledge, especially high-voltage
  • Experience with:
    • Liquid transfer systems
    • Diaphragm pumps
    • Conveyors
    • Pump and valve maintenance
    • Pneumatic manufacturing

Military Veterans & Military Spouses You Belong Here

Blue United Sourcing is a Veteran-Owned Small Business, and we actively recruit from the military community. You are strongly encouraged to apply.

Don't fit the criteria for this role? Join our Talent Network to be matched with future job openings that fit your experience and career goals.

Blue United Sourcing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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