Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Elgin, IL

A day in this role

You start your shift with a quick walk-through of the production floor, prioritizing preventive maintenance checks to keep lines running smoothly. When an unexpected fault light pops on, you move fast—isolating the issue, applying Lockout/Tagout, diagnosing mechanical or pneumatic causes, and restoring operation to minimize downtime. Between calls, you assist with a planned changeover, fine-tune a sensor during a line setup, and capture accurate notes in the maintenance log. Safety, GMP, and regulatory standards guide everything you do.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems (motors, sensors, switches)
• Execute preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility systems
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Support equipment installs, changeovers, and production line setups
• Maintain precise maintenance documentation and records
• Comply with all safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Basic electrical understanding (motors, sensors, switches)
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical manuals
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred

Work environment & physical demands

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment
• Frequent standing, bending, and kneeling; lift up to 50 lbs
• PPE required
• Overtime and weekend work may be required

Technical proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair of industrial equipment
• Industrial electrical experience
• Industrial electrical systems
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Electrical systems and diagnostics (heavy equipment)
• Mechanical systems and component repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Equipment repair and maintenance