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Posted 06 August, 2026

Maintenance Mechanic

Staffing Network
Chicago, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift
Location: Chicago, IL 60609
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $30-$35 HR
Reports To: Director of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Staffing Network Is Hiring!
Staffing Network is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for a large food manufacturing company that processes and packages nuts, candies, snack products, and other food items. We are seeking a skilled maintenance professional with experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic will perform hands-on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of mechanical and electrical systems daily. This position supports the achievement of production goals by ensuring the proper functionality, reliability, and uptime of manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
  • Diagnose equipment failures using structured root cause analysis.
  • Complete work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and repair documentation within the CMMS.
  • Install, modify, test, and commission new equipment and production lines.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and OEM manuals.
  • Support processing equipment including roasters, coating systems, conveyors, packaging machines, scales, metal detectors, and facility utilities.
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Operations teams to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory and identify critical replacement components.
  • Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMP, SQF, HACCP, OSHA, and company safety policies.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and cost-saving projects.
  • Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and work area.
  • Assist outside contractors during installations and major repairs.
  • Train machine operators on basic equipment care and safe operation.
  • Provide backup support for other departments as needed.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance principles, policies, and practices.
  • Experience with high-speed processing and packaging equipment.
  • Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems, pneumatics, electrical schematics, single-phase and three-phase motors, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
  • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Experience with AC/DC electrical systems, calibrated measuring instruments, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and technical documents.
  • Ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Preventive maintenance completion
  • Equipment uptime and reliability
  • Work order completion
  • Downtime reduction
  • Attendance and reliability
  • Safety and food safety compliance
Physical Requirements
  • Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
  • Frequent use of hands to handle tools, equipment, and machine components.
  • Climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, and reaching.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and hard-to-reach areas.
  • Ability to disassemble and reassemble manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in hot, cold, and noisy manufacturing environments.
Apply Today!
If you are an experienced Maintenance Mechanic looking for a 1st Shift opportunity in Chicago, IL 60609, Staffing Network wants to hear from you. Join a growing manufacturing team where your skills will help drive equipment reliability, production efficiency, and operational success. Sinoka 817-298-9415 #ZRDFW