Maintenance Mechanic | Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician | Night Shift

Location: Schaumburg, IL
Hire Type:   Contract-to-Hire (6 Months)
Target Pay Rate: $32.00 - $40.00/hour + $1.00/hour Shift Differential + Overtime

Benefits:   Medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Paid holidays, PTO

Work Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule:

Week 1

• Work: Monday, Tuesday
• Off: Wednesday, Thursday
• Work: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2

• Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Work: Thursday, Friday
• Off: Saturday, Sunday

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to join a highly automated manufacturing facility on the overnight shift. This is the highest technical level within the maintenance team, responsible for troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working with automated manufacturing equipment, and the ability to diagnose PLC-controlled equipment. This individual will also support equipment reliability initiatives, mentor junior technicians, and help minimize production downtime.

Must Have Skills:

• 8+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience working on automated manufacturing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (no programming required)
• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, mixers, ovens, refrigeration equipment, or similar production machinery
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Experience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and conveyors
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, and 480VAC equipment
• Diagnose and repair motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, transformers, VFDs, and servo systems
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and HMI interfaces
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systems
• Repair and maintain conveyors, mixers, ovens, refrigeration equipment, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other production equipment
• Perform equipment rebuilds, precision alignments, and root cause failure analysis
• Lead complex equipment repairs and breakdown investigations
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures and recommend equipment improvements
• Mentor and train maintenance technicians
• Support plant reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Proven experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting skills with automated production equipment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating overnight schedule
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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