Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

This role combines mechanical and electrical maintenance responsibilities to keep warehouse, labeling, and building equipment operating safely and efficiently. You will assemble, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of machinery and electrical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards on 2nd or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, maintain, repair, and overhaul warehouse, labeling department, and building machinery and equipment.
• Install and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps and flow systems, to ensure reliable operation.
• Perform maintenance wiring and install motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, and power circuits.
• Inspect motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, lighting, heating, and power circuits to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance, running repairs, and corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.
• Install, connect, adjust, and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.
• Perform and strictly follow lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe work practices.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and employees regarding any changes or issues encountered while performing tasks.
• Keep the work area clean, neat, and orderly to support safe and efficient operations.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and related facilities.
• Conduct all operations in a manner that promotes safety and complies with OSHA and other applicable standards.
• Work on electrical maintenance and capital projects as directed by management, completing tasks efficiently within set budgets and time constraints.
• Support annual requirements of electronic controls for equipment such as seamers and thermal processing calibration.
• Coordinate with supervision and management to maintain appropriate inventory of electrical parts and supplies.
• Provide input to management and supervision on plant electrical maintenance needs for both short-term and long-term applications.
• Identify and communicate training and development needs to ensure electrical staff maintain a thorough knowledge of electricity, circuitry, power distribution, building codes, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Continuously develop your own skills and assist in developing electrical staff in programming, applications, and operation of PLC systems.
• Support the electrical and PLC knowledge level of maintenance crews across all departments.
• Troubleshoot electrical panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power sources, and control circuits, including rewiring as needed.
• Log in to PLC programs to assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively while performing mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on equipment controlled by PC controllers and various mechanical sequencers.

Essential Skills:

• 57+ years of multi-craft maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in solid state circuitry and devices, including high voltage DC rectifier and control circuits.
• Hands-on experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to perform maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including panels, VFDs, power sources, and control circuits.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, circuit diagrams, electrical schematics, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment controlled by PC controllers and mechanical sequencers.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled systems.
• Proficiency in using test equipment such as multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, and ohmmeters.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience as a general mechanic or maintenance technician.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and other applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Ability to pass a multi-craft aptitude test covering mechanical and electrical skills.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing maintenance environment, including apprenticeship or equivalent background.
• Experience supporting electrical and PLC information needs for maintenance crews in multiple departments.
• Familiarity with thermal processing and seamer performance electronic controls.
• Interest in continuous learning related to PLC programming, applications, and system operation.
• Ability to provide input on training and development plans for electrical and maintenance staff.
• Comfort working on capital projects with budget and time constraints.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with supervisors, management, and peers.
• Organizational skills to maintain a clean, orderly work area and support warehouse security.

Why Work Here?

You will join a unionized facility that offers structured support, stability, and clear pathways for advancement. The operation manages a significant portion of distribution in its industry and is investing in brand-new production lines with the goal of becoming a premier canned goods facility. You can benefit from annual merit increases based on negotiated agreements and a culture that promotes from within, creating opportunities to move into leadership roles as the organization grows. The company provides personal protective equipment and allowances for safety shoes and safety glasses, reinforcing its commitment to safety and employee well-being.

Work Environment:

The role currently operates on a normal 8-hour 2nd shift schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with approximately 10 hours of overtime. The facility is transitioning to a 24/7 operation with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a repeating 28-day cycle, offering every other weekend off and a balanced schedule of 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next. You will work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with active machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment. The role requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, helmet, steel-toed footwear, and hearing protection. The dress code allows shorts and t-shirts, with a high-visibility vest or bright attire required to enhance visibility and safety on the floor.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeKalb, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $34.98/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in DeKalb, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 13, 2026.