Maintenance Mechanic (Greater Chicago Area)

Job Summary: We're hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to support our manufacturing operations in Wheeling, IL. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment while using machining, welding, and fabrication skills to restore equipment performance and minimize downtime. This is a fully onsite opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, takes pride in precision, and can independently carry repairs through from diagnosis to successful operation.

What You'll Do: Diagnose mechanical equipment failures, dismantle machinery, perform repairs, and verify that equipment is operating correctly. Machine, modify, fabricate, or repair industrial equipment components to restore functionality and support production needs. Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints, using precision measuring tools to ensure accurate part dimensions and fit. Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, identifying worn or damaged components and addressing equipment issues. Work alongside maintenance and production personnel to resolve equipment problems and support reliable manufacturing operations.

What You'll Bring: A high school diploma or equivalent. At least 2 years of hands-on industrial maintenance and repair experience, with 3–5 years preferred. Practical machining and/or welding and fabrication experience, including personally making, modifying, or repairing equipment parts. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing failures, dismantling equipment, completing repairs, and verifying proper operation. Experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring instruments to produce or fit parts accurately, including working with tight tolerances of ±0.001 inch. Experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing machinery, preferably in metal forming, aluminum manufacturing, plastics processing, packaging, or similar production environments. You'll have the opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise in a manufacturing environment where precision, troubleshooting, and hands-on problem-solving make a meaningful difference. If you're a skilled Maintenance Mechanic who enjoys working with machinery, solving mechanical problems, and making repairs that last, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and put your mechanical and fabrication skills to work.