Suburbs Branch | Maintenance Mechanic-Blow Molding

Overview

Shift: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift. Job Type: Full-Time. Pay Rate: $28.00–$35.00/hour.

Start Date:

ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for 1st shift with specific blow molding experience.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts such as motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings, and electrical units; reassemble and make final adjustments.
• Work from job assignments, prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, machine manuals, preventive maintenance sheets, and instructions.
• Support maintenance and safety initiatives across packaging and facilities support equipment.
• Collaborate with personnel at all levels individually or in team settings.
• Maintain high levels of visual accuracy and multitask efficiently while on foot 80–90% of shift.

• Carton erectors, carton sealers, liquid fillers, case packers, palletizers, cappers, conveyors, labelers
• Blow molding machines:
  Uniloy, Bekum
• Hartness International, Hamrick, Allen-Bradley
• Laub/Hunt, Diagraph, Pack West Machinery
• Nordson, Video Jet, Alvey
• Graham, Meta, Pearson Packaging, ABC Packaging, E-Pack Machinery

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Ability to provide personal set of basic mechanic's hand tools
• Capable of lifting up to 55 lbs
• Good troubleshooting skills: AC 480–120V, DC low voltage, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cam systems
• Able to work weekends and overtime as required
• Self-starter who performs well in fast-paced environments
• This is an E-Verify position

• Competitive hourly wages
• Weekly paycheck
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching program
• Paid vacation time

• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with federal and Illinois EEO laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
• No fees are ever charged to applicants for applying, interviewing, or placement through Assist Staffing.
• Complies withthe Illinois Equal Pay Act — pay is based on skills, experience, and job requirements only.
• Follows the Chicago Ban the Box ordinance — background checks occur only after a conditional offer.
• Assist Staffing does not request prior wage history, in compliance with Illinois law.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• We use AI-powered tools to assist with resume screening and communication. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and finalized by our staffing team.