Skilled Manufacturing Mechanic, Nights
About The Position
Blue United Sourcing is hiring a full-time Maintenance Mechanic for a global manufacturing leader. This is a night-shift role in Wheeling, Illinois, scheduled from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with seven shifts every 14 days. Starting pay is $40.89 per hour, with shift differentials and overtime opportunities. The position is a direct-hire W-2 role. The mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves production equipment to support safe, efficient, reliable operations. The role calls for strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, preventive-maintenance experience, and hands-on work with industrial systems such as pumps, gearboxes, valves, and other rotating equipment. This is not an entry-level position; candidates should be able to discuss and demonstrate relevant mechanical knowledge gained in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or distribution environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Hands-on experience with industrial gearboxes and pumps.
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, or maintaining equipment.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
- Experience using preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- PLC familiarity and exposure.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of maintenance experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license.
- At least 1 year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts.
- At least 1 year of work experience troubleshooting or programming PLCs.
- Electrical knowledge, especially high-voltage.
- Experience with liquid transfer systems.
- Experience with diaphragm pumps.
- Experience with conveyors.
- Experience with pump and valve maintenance.
- Experience with pneumatic manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment failures to minimize downtime.
- Diagnose root causes of equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
- Repair, rebuild, and replace mechanical components as needed.
- Inspect, maintain, and service pumps, gearboxes, valves, conveyors, and related equipment.
- Assist with electrical troubleshooting and minor electrical repairs.
- Perform pipefitting and equipment installation projects.
- Maintain HVAC, lighting, water, sewer, and facility systems.
- Complete maintenance work orders and documentation using CMMS systems.
- Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Pension plan.
- Performance bonus opportunities.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Tuition and educational assistance programs.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Shift differentials.
- Overtime opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
