About this role
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing
Location: Wheeling, IL
Schedule: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating
Compensation: Starting at $40.89/hour + Shift Differentials + Overtime Opportunities. Equates to an annual compensation range of $90,000 - $100,000.
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.
Overview
Maintenance Mechanic role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This opportunity is well suited for military veterans transitioning into civilian industry with experience maintaining pumps, valves, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery.
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.
Required Qualifications 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 rotating equipment
- Must be 18+ years of age
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available for this role
Required 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
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 is a big plus, especially high-voltage
- Experience with:
- Liquid transfer systems
- Diaphragm pumps
- Conveyers
- Pump and valve maintenance
- Pneumatic manufacturing
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 implementing 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
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
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401(k) with company match
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Pension Plan
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Performance bonus opportunities
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Employee referral bonuses
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Tuition and educational assistance programs
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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About the employer
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Blue United Sourcing is a Veteran-Owned Small Business, and we actively recruit from the military community. You are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Visit us: www.blueunitedsourcing.com
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Connect with us: LinkedIn
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Note: No email addresses or phone numbers are included in this description.