Maintenance Mechanic

Chicago, IL
Are you a mechanical expert who thrives in a heavy-duty shop environment? Randstad is looking for Maintenance Mechanics to join a legendary Chicago steel production team. We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts—perfect for those who want to avoid the 9-to-5 grind while earning elite shift premiums!

This is a high-impact role where you’ll maintain the massive machinery that shapes the global steel industry. If you have a passion for heavy iron and the drive to solve complex mechanical puzzles, we want you on our team.

The Rewards: Premium Pay & Union Stability
  • Hourly Rate: $30.00 – $37.00 (based on experience).

  • Shift Differentials: * 2nd Shift: Extra $2.00/hr

    • 3rd Shift: Extra $4.00/hr

  • Massive Earning Potential: Overtime and Double-time + Quarterly Gainsharing Bonuses.

  • Total Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Life Insurance, and an FSA.

  • Long-Term Wealth: 401k Matching + Profit Sharing.

  • The Perks: 10 Paid Holidays, PTO, and the security of Union Membership.

The Role: Keep the Gears Turning You are the first line of defense against downtime. Working in a heavy industrial setting, you’ll ensure that pumps, boilers, and massive conveyor systems stay operational.

Your Daily Mission:

  • Heavy-Duty Repair: Troubleshoot and fix mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

  • Precision Work: Use micrometers, calipers, and laser alignment tools to ensure machinery is dialed in.

  • Massive Equipment: Maintain and repair overhead cranes, mobile equipment, and large stationary machinery.

  • Root Cause Analysis: Don’t just patch it—find out why it broke and fix it for good.

What You Bring to the Shop
  • Industrial Grit: High School Diploma/GED and a background in heavy industry or manufacturing (Required).

  • Technical Skill: Experience repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

  • The Right Tools: Ability to read a tape measure and use precision instruments; machining skills are a huge plus.

  • Physical Strength: Ability to climb, kneel, reach, and lift at least 50 lbs in a rugged environment.

  • Shift Readiness: Must be available for either 2nd or 3rd shift (8-hour shifts, no rotation).

Ready to join a global leader with over 100 patents and a century of history? Apply today through Randstad and put your skills to the test where they matter most!

salary: $62,399.99 - $76,960 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting
  • Repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Dedication to working safely
  • Repair overhead cranes, large stationary machinery, and mobile equipment
  • Use precision instrumentation toward the completion of tasks including micrometers, calipers, and laser alignment tools preferred
  • Find root cause of breakdown and repair by utilizing problem solving skills

The essential functions of this role include:
  • working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
  • Maintenance
  • Electrical
  • General Maintenance
  • Electronic Maintenance
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Pneumatic repair
  • Hydraulic repair
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 4 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-05-15

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