Maintenance Mechanic
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job Location: Client Park, IL Hours: 2 PM to 10:30 PM - Monday to Friday Job Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant electrical and mechanical systems and equipment in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. This role supports manufacturing and plant operations through preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upgrades. The Maintenance Department provides outstanding customer service to manufacturing and support teams while serving as a technical resource to plant, division manufacturing, and engineering groups. Key Responsibilities Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant processing, packaging, and filling line equipment Troubleshoot and repair complex, high-speed filling, packaging, and conveying systems Repair gear heads, reducers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps Install and replace seals, bearings, o-rings, gaskets, adhesives, belts, chains, rollers, sprockets, gears, and sheaves Run and install piping systems including black iron, stainless steel, copper, PVC, and flexible tubing Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum; fabricate guards using sheet metal and Lexan Cut metal using plasma cutters or torches Wire and repair electric motors; perform basic wiring repairs and replace lighting fixtures and lamps Correctly size fusing, motor overload protection, and wire size per National Electric Code (NEC) Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams Use electrical, hand, and precision tools to complete assigned work Adjust and maintain liquid line seamers, bottle sealers, bottle cappers, and timing systems such as rotary sterilizers Ensure proper operation of electrical and mechanical components including push buttons, switches, timers, solenoids, disconnects, and AC/DC motors Troubleshoot and repair barcode scanners and video-jet ink printers Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA, and client regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines Maintain housekeeping standards in the maintenance shop and work areas Maintain assigned hand tools and equipment including drills, winches, micrometers, calipers, welders, lathe, mill, multimeter, and related tools Operational Support Manage daily assigned preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities Identify repairs needed to prevent unsafe conditions and ensure regulatory compliance Respond to alarms and trouble calls while maintaining a strong floor presence Address production stoppages by troubleshooting root causes and implementing corrective actions Function as a member of the ATM Maintenance Team to support production goals and throughput initiatives Escort and assist outside contractors and repair personnel as needed Maintain accurate maintenance records and inventory of spare parts and materials Communicate parts and material needs to the Supervisor Schedule & Flexibility Must be flexible to meet business needs Willingness to work occasional overtime, weekends, or extended hours