Maintenance Mechanic ( Full-Time ) Chicago, IL - DK

Central Business Solutions•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is vital to ensuring the continuity of our manufacturing production processes. This position involves direct ownership of the facility's mechanical infrastructure, minimizing downtime through rapid troubleshooting and proactive preventive care. What Success Looks Like in the First 30/60/90 Days: In 30 Days: Complete plant safety onboarding, get certified on required lift equipment, and become fully trained on facility AM/PM (Autonomous and Progressive Maintenance) standards. In 60 Days: Build familiarity with our machinery layouts and begin independently completing scheduled PMs (Preventive Maintenance) within the CMMS. In 90 Days: Confidently respond to and troubleshoot live equipment breakdown calls on the floor, collaborating effectively across shifts to minimize line downtime.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
At least 2–4 years of hands-on manufacturing experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, OR the successful completion of an approved Apprenticeship/Training Program.
Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
Working proficiency across pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, basic machining, hand tools, welding, and foundational electrical systems.
Ability to problem solve, provide root-cause analysis, and help implement practical solutions.

Nice To Haves

Direct maintenance experience on high-speed packaging lines within the food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and file management software.
Strong soft skills with an interest in training and cross-functional knowledge transfer.
Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

Ensure the strict execution of preventive maintenance schedules using the plant's Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Document, track, and report all maintenance activities, work orders, and asset improvements using SAP-PM.
Demonstrate proper use and care of condition-based monitoring equipment, including thermography cameras and ultrasound tools.
Utilize advanced mechanical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective parts on high-speed processing and packaging lines.
Read and accurately interpret technical drawings and schematics (P&IDs, blueprints, block diagrams, and sketches).
Know and execute the exact method and sequence of operations for testing and diagnosing complex processing equipment.
Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to identify, define, and solve recurring operational challenges.
Communicate technical status updates effectively with managers, supervisors, and peers on a shift-to-shift basis.
Support the continuous skills development of yourself and your teammates.
Safely operate material handling and elevated work equipment, including forklifts, man lifts, ladders, and scaffolds.
Work seamlessly alongside electrical, boiler room, and operations personnel to restore system performance.
To ensure product safety and workplace welfare, the Maintenance Mechanic must fully comply with all facility rules and industry-standard protocols.
Understanding and executing work against the following standards: Safety & Hazard Control: LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Hot Work permits, Confined Space entry protocols, NEC, and NFPA standards. Quality & Food Safety: GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, QCMS, and general health code regulations. Operational Excellence: Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodologies.