Maintenance Mechanic

Job Overview

Maintenance Mechanic – Blow Molding & Filling Equipment. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain blow molding, liquid filling, and packaging equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Location:

Woodridge, IL. Shifts available: 1st Shift 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, 2nd Shift 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, 3rd Shift 11:00 PM–7:00 AM. Pay: $27–$35+/hr DOE + overtime.

Employment Type:

Direct hire.

• Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures.
  • Troubleshoot and service blow molding equipment (Uniloy, Bekum, or similar).
  • Maintain liquid fillers, cappers, sealers, labelers, conveyors, case packers, and palletizers.
  • Tear down and rebuild motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, clutches, valves, and cylinders.
  • Work with AC (480V–120V) and low-voltage DC control circuits.
• Changeovers & Production Support
  • Perform machine setups, adjustments, and changeovers for molds, bottles, and packaging formats.
  • Make mechanical adjustments for fill volume, torque, speed, and alignment.
  • Support operators and supervisors during production runs.
  • Improve changeover efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
  • Perform scheduled PMs on production and support equipment.
  • Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and calibrate components.
  • Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Participate in equipment upgrades and improvement projects.
• Facility & Support Systems
  • Maintain compressors, dryers, chillers, pumps, and conveyors.
  • Follow all safety procedures, LOTO, and PPE requirements.
  • Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Essential Functions
  • Work in a smoke free environment.
  • Wear steel toe shoes.
  • Manually lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Stand for up to 10 hours at a time.

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gearboxes.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience with motors, sensors, relays, solenoids, and push buttons.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable standing/walking most of the shift and lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Experience with blow molding machines (Uniloy, Bekum, or similar).
• Experience with high-speed liquid filling and packaging lines.
• Background in plastics, food, beverage, or regulated manufacturing.
• PLC troubleshooting experience (no programming required).
• Basic welding or fabrication skills.

• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Blueprints
• Electrical
• Molding
• PLC
• Blow Molding
• Plastic
• Uniloy
• Bekum
• Manufacturing maintenance
• General Maintenance
• NPN Sensor
• PNP sensor
• Allen Bradley PLC
• Filling

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Strong advancement opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status.