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Mechanic III, Maintenance- 2nd shift

Job in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, 60159, USA
Listing for: Sunstar Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-10-31
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mechanic III, Maintenance- 2nd shift (2:30pm- 11:00pm)

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Position Summary:

Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for equipment performance in the plant, to work closely with the maintenance team to meet quality expectations, production rates, and customer needs.

Essential Job Functions:

Work from work orders, standard operating procedures and instructions:

  • Perform PMs, changeovers, breakdowns and project work as prioritized by the Lead Maintenance Technician.
  • Demonstrate and promote safe work practices in all aspects of work.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair basic mechanical and electrical systems, tooling, PLC’s, Advanced Controls, basic machine controls, and electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
  • Troubleshoot and support fully automated & integrated production systems.
  • Troubleshoot and support complex electrical failures such as servos, drives, amplifiers, linear motors, etc.
  • Complete and accurately document preventive maintenance activities on production and support equipment.
  • Effectively utilize computerized maintenance and parts inventory programs.
  • Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units as needed, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments.
  • Perform machine setup changes and make diagnostic checks on production and equipment as needed.
  • Research and requisition repair parts as needed.
  • Use machine tools, welding, and other fabrication practices to produce parts for repair and improvement of machinery.
  • Request necessary parts, supplies, and tooling as required.
  • Monitor equipment to ensure quality standards met and production cycle time maintained.
  • Troubleshoot production or quality problems and make necessary adjustments to materials or equipment settings and notify Manufacturing Management of situation.
  • Setup automated machinery for production: change tooling and fixtures, adjust machine settings, speeds and feeds, and enter necessary programming of operational controls.
  • Troubleshoot and repair operational and setup problems with vision systems.
  • Effectively work on project teams to install and upgrade equipment.
  • Interact and communicate effectively with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel.
  • Assist in training of other maintenance personnel.
  • Transition the repairs and projects on production floor between incoming and outgoing shifts.
  • Follow safety and sanitation rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Participate and provide leadership in cross functional teams within the organization.
  • Provide constant cross-functional maintenance support to multiple or a combination of departments as needed.
  • Regularly perform inventory checks on critical spare parts, ensuring accurate tracking and timely updates to maintain optimal stock levels and support uninterrupted operations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Education

    • High school diploma or equivalent; college degree/certifications desired but not required

    Knowledge/Experience

    • A minimum of 10 years of machine maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required
    • Electrical experience including utilization of lock out/tag out and NFPA 70E:
      Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
    • Experience in robotic and PLC controls, troubleshooting and repairs.

    Skills

    • High-speed equipment experience in an automated environment preferred
    • Must be able to read prints and diagrams
    • Basic computer proficiency
    • Experience in injection molding, packaging, filling and mixing environments desired

    Abilities

    • Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand for extended hours
    • Must be able to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs.
    • Availability to work the shift schedule…
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