Maintenance Mechanic (Greater Chicago Area)

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Bedford Park, IL

Schedule: Multiple jobs on mulitple shifts available

Compensation: $45 - $65 per hour based on experience and education + optional overtime

About the Company

This established chemical manufacturer has been in business for over 70 years and operates out of a large production facility in the Western suburbs. The company runs a multiple-shift operation and has built a strong reputation for stability, consistent reinvestment in equipment, and long-term employee retention.

Leadership prioritizes upgrading machinery regularly, keeping equipment modern and efficient. The facility is organized, well-maintained, and focused on productivity and safety.

About the Role

We are hiring several Maintenance Mechanic to support production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a day-shift role with consistent hours and optional overtime, typically around 10-15 hours per week

The focus is strong mechanical troubleshooting. You will work with pneumatic systems, limited hydraulics, and some electrical components including basic PLC exposure. The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable reading blueprints and schematics, and confident diagnosing equipment issues in a production setting.

Industry background is not important. What matters is solid mechanical troubleshooting experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on industrial production equipment
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems and limited hydraulic components
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, including minor PLC-related work
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions
• Work closely with production to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• mentStrong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with pneumatic systems and some hydraulic exposure
• Basic electrical troubleshooting ability: PLC familiarity is a plus
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• AAS degree or Maintenance certifications preferred
• Dependable, hands-on, and comfortable working in a production setting

Compensation & Benefits

• $45 - $65 per hour based on experience and education
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Overtime is optional, but candidates should ideally expect approximately 5 hours per week
• Comprehensive, low-cost health benefits
• Profit sharing
• Pension plan
• Stable company with long-term leadership and strong employee tenure

If you are a mechanically strong maintenance technician looking for a stable first-shift role with consistent hours, strong benefits, and long-term security, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.