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Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, 61081, USA
Listing for: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 68000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 68000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Summary of Position

Responsible for maintaining and servicing all facilities, manufacturing, staking, and auxiliary equipment. It is a non‑exempt position that receives general work direction from the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager. This position interfaces with all levels of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment.
  • Assist manufacturing on machines and equipment when necessary.
  • Perform repairs to minimize downtime, meet production schedules, and minimize interference with other departments.
  • Perform repairs and maintenance for primary buildings, associated outbuildings, or structures, including but not limited to basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical.
  • Maintain the integrity and appearance of equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and debug problems within electrical enclosures including relay logic and PLC’s.
  • Participate as a member of a Project Team and/or Cross Functional Team as required.
  • Support and advance a LEAN culture of implementing and maintaining an effective continuous improvement program throughout the organization in order to improve value to customers, shareholders and employees.
  • Have flexible scheduling availability as it relates to changing business needs.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma / GED required (AND) two or more years of experience in injection molding machine repair in a manufacturing environment (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to lift and carry between 10-50 lbs. consistently with a minimum of five to six times in an hour, and weights up to 200 lbs. using hand trucks.
  • Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
  • This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
  • Working conditions include some dust, dirt, noise, with restricted work spaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.
Desired Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities
  • Trade school / technical certifications and/or degree preferred.
  • Need initiative and hands‑on experience to resolve problems and able to work as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work independently, self‑motivated.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and correct unforeseen facilities and equipment maintenance related issues.
  • Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment and components within all buildings.
  • Must be familiar with PLC and automated assembly and packaging equipment, injection molding machines and other related equipment.
  • Knowledge of various injection molding machines, including but not limited to Nissei.
  • Must have basic working knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
  • Must be familiar with Lock‑out Tag‑out procedures and electrical work safety standards codes.
  • Knowledge of material drying system functionality and components.
  • Familiarity and practical application knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook preferred.
Schedule

2nd Shift: 4pm-12am

40 Hours

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