Maintenance Mechanic - Processing Department

Maintenance Mechanic – Processing Department (2nd Shift)

Location: South Holland, IL
Shift: 2nd Shift | 6 days | 3pm-12am (overtime available)
Pay: $30–$40/hr

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support processing and production operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving processing and packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience with processing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors, and industrial production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processing and packaging equipment.
• Install, service, and repair motors, heaters, coolers, refrigeration equipment, and related machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to component level.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Support steam systems, water treatment systems, pumps, pressure systems, and facility equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble processing and packaging machinery.
• Repair and adjust grinders, beehive heads, feed screws, dumper cylinders, vacuum pumps, gearboxes, smokehouse motors, condensers, and exhaust systems.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other PIT equipment safely.
• Perform building maintenance, rack repairs, and general facility upkeep.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare equipment condition reports.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with training and support of maintenance team members as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience within food manufacturing, processing, or packaging environments preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand PLC ladder logic.
• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, refrigeration systems, and processing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance tools, systems, and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate PIT equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Food manufacturing or meat processing
• Processing and packaging equipment
• Preventative maintenance programs
• Hydraulics & pneumatics
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting
• Refrigeration and cooling systems
• Allen Bradley PLC environments

Working Environment

• Cold manufacturing environment below 40°F
• Standing for extended periods
• Frequent lifting up to 100 lbs
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and physical labor required
• Overtime, weekends, and varied shifts as needed
• Fast-paced production environment

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO and Vacation
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

If this sounds like a position for you, apply directly on Indeed, or for more details, you can call or email me.

Email: [email protected]
Cell: (229) 389 4052

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person