Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Position:
Maintenance Mechanic - ENG#765

Job Category:
Manufacturing
- Production

Industry: Food & Beverage

Location:

Chicago, IL On-Site Flexibility 2nd & 3rd Shift No Relocation Expense Provided

Salary: $75K – 80K
- Based on Experience

Benefits:
Full Benefits Package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company participation

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal leave

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

Although individuals are encouraged to apply, the ideal candidate with the following experience will only be considered.

Must be US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States No Sponsorship Available

Requirements for Maintenance Mechanic

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical school, trade certification, or apprenticeship completion is highly desirable

Required Experience Minimum of 2–4 years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment; OR completion of a recognized Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship or Skilled Trades Program

Preferred Industry Experience

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Chemical Processing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• High-Speed Packaging Operations

Technical Qualifications

• High-speed processing equipment
• Packaging machinery
• Mechanical drives
• Pumps
• Gearboxes
• Conveyors
• Bearings
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Mechanical power transmission
• Welding and fabrication
• Basic machining
• Hand and power tools
• Preventive Maintenance (PM)
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP-PM)
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Safety & Regulatory Knowledge

• OSHA Safety Standards
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space Entry
• Hot Work Permits
• NFPA Standards
• NEC Standards
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• HACCP
• Food Safety Standards
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders and elevated work platforms
• Work in confined areas around production equipment
• Stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach throughout the shift
• Work in varying temperatures within a manufacturing environment

Skills:

Skills and Abilities

Required for Maintenance Mechanic

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional technical capability combined with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Mechanical Expertise

• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Equipment repair and rebuilding experience
• Preventive and predictive maintenance expertise
• Mechanical failure analysis
• Precision alignment and equipment installation

Technical Skills

• Blueprint interpretation
• Reading P&IDs and mechanical schematics
• CMMS documentation
• SAP-PM experience
• Equipment inspections
• Condition monitoring tools (Thermography, Ultrasound)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Problem Solving

• Analytical thinking
• Strong troubleshooting methodology
• Ability to prioritize equipment repairs during production
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Process optimization

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor and share technical knowledge with peers
• Professional shift-to-shift communication

Career Opportunity:
Executive Human Resource Service is a provider of human resource solutions for organizations of all sizes. We specialize in providing customized services to help businesses effectively manage their workforce development goals. We are privileged to present an exciting opportunity with one of the largest food and beverage company in the U.S.A. This is more than a maintenance position—it's an opportunity to become a key contributor within a high-performing manufacturing operation where your technical expertise directly impacts production reliability, safety, and business success.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with advanced, high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Join a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Expa…