Maintenance Technician | 2nd Shift

Waukegan, IL 60087

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 50207171 Compensation: $79040-83200 / year

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Technician 
Shifts available: 1st and 2nd shift
Location:  Waukegan, IL 60087        
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr DOE 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K  

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting plant equipment and building/grounds systems to reduce downtime and support efficient operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, install, repair, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems related to industrial machinery and facilities equipment (e.g., metal detectors, conveyor belts, baggers, pumps, mixers, sealers, and scales).
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions and assist employees with corrective actions.
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, and instructions for equipment installation, operation, and repair.
  • Recommend and implement improvements for equipment reliability and operations.
  • Ensure timely, efficient completion of maintenance work.
  • Order and use proper materials, equipment, and supplies.
  • Follow all safety, housekeeping, and environmental requirements.
  • Accurately document maintenance activities per company and regulatory standards.
  • Train employees on equipment safety and quality standards.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Perform electrical work, welding, and other duties as assigned.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and install electrical controls for industrial machinery and building facilities (e.g., PLC logic reading, I/O, VFDs, HMI’s, ethernet communications, sensors, solenoids, motor controls, single/three-phase distribution).
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and install mechanical systems (e.g., gear reducers, conveyors, bearings, pumps, mixers).
  • Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems (motors, pumps, valves, piping, hoses).

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (metal detectors, baggers, sealers, and scales required).
  • Strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Experience with metalworking and fabrication equipment.
  • Prior experience in food production, manufacturing, or warehouse environments.
  • Flexibility with hours; overtime may be required.
  • Ability to lift/push up to 55 lbs; climb ladders; maneuver in confined spaces.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Education & Training
  • High School diploma required.
  • Associate’s degree preferred.
  • PLC programming certification preferred.
  • Electrical/Mechanical certification preferred.
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Sheila Herring
Technical Recruiter

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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