Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic - Veterans Highly Encouraged to Apply

Blue United Sourcing•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are placing a Maintenance Mechanic on behalf of a global leader in manufacturing. This position plays a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This opportunity is an excellent fit for military veterans transitioning into civilian industry who have experience maintaining pumps, valves, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery. Veterans with backgrounds such as U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate (MM) and Engineman (EN), U.S. Army 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, U.S. Air Force 2F0X1 Fuels Specialist, and U.S. Coast Guard Machinery Technician (MK) often possess the mechanical troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and systems knowledge that align closely with the requirements of this position. Whether you served aboard ships, maintained tactical vehicles, supported industrial utilities, or worked on mechanical systems in a production environment, your technical expertise can translate directly into this role. We value candidates who take ownership of equipment reliability, thrive in hands-on environments, and bring a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and mission accomplishment. This is not an entry-level maintenance role. Candidates must be able to discuss their experience in detail and demonstrate strong mechanical knowledge gained in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or distribution environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
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 rotating equipment
Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment
Experience using preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systems
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
PLC familiarity and exposure
Must be 18+ years of age
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available for this role

Nice To Haves

2 + years of maintenance experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing/distribution environment
Have industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license
1 year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts
1 year work experience troubleshooting or programming PLCs
Electrical knowledge is a big plus, especially high-voltage
Experience with Liquid transfer systems
Experience with Diaphragm pumps
Experience with Conveyers
Experience with Pump and valve maintenance
Experience with Pneumatic manufacturing

Responsibilities

Performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment
Troubleshooting and repair mechanical equipment failures to minimize downtime
Diagnosing root causes of equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions
Repairing, rebuilding, and replacing mechanical components as needed
Inspecting, maintaining, and servicing pumps, gearboxes, valves, conveyors, and related equipment
Assisting with electrical troubleshooting and minor electrical repairs
Performing pipefitting and equipment installation projects
Maintaining HVAC, lighting, water, sewer, and facility systems
Completing maintenance work orders and documentation using CMMS systems
Supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment
Collaborating with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performance