Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic – Chicago Heights, IL Pay: $33-$36+/hr + shift differential Schedule: Weekends | Friday-Monday | 9:00am - 7:30pm Keep Production Running Strong! We’re seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our Chicago Heights food manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment to keep our operations safe, efficient, and compliant with all food safety standards. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-minded, and take pride in keeping machines running at their best, we’d love to have you on our team. What You’ll Do Perform maintenance and repairs on production and packaging equipment to ensure reliable operation. Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues across the facility. Conduct preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and component replacements. Support start-ups, changeovers, and equipment setup and teardown during production runs. Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Complete accurate, legible maintenance logs and reports in the CMMS system (SAP). Follow all safety and GMP standards, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE, and food safety policies. Maintain clean, organized work areas and assist with continuous improvement initiatives. Communicate equipment status and repair priorities with supervisors and incoming shifts. What You Bring 3–7 years of maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing or food production environment. Solid knowledge of electrical systems (PLC, VFD, and A/C drives), hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical repair. Experience with welding (ARC, MIG, TIG) and light fabrication preferred. Ability to operate shop equipment (mill, lathe, brake, press, etc.). Skilled at reading blueprints and troubleshooting control systems. Familiar with 5S, Lean principles, and preventive maintenance programs. Proven ability to work independently and respond quickly to urgent repairs. High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification a plus. Why You’ll Love It Here Competitive pay plus vacation benefits 401(k) with company match Health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage Safe, clean, USDA-regulated production environment Training, skill development, and career advancement opportunities As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. 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