Industrial Packaging Maintenance Mechanic

Hunter Search Global
  • Schaumburg, IL
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Role overview

    Join us as a Full-time Maintenance professional keeping high-speed packaging lines and facility systems running safely and reliably. This role includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid at 30 days and overtime opportunities. You must bring hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and a strong blend of electrical and mechanical aptitude.

    A day in the life

    You start your shift by reviewing daily job assignments, prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, facility check sheets, machine manuals, sketches, preventive maintenance sheets, and instructions. From there, you move between lines and utilities, diagnosing issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You may tear down a gearbox, replace bearings, rebuild a clutch, or swap a motor—then reassemble, test, and fine-tune for optimal performance. Throughout the day you coordinate with line workers, assist your supervisor with line operations, and partner with leadership to prioritize the most critical work—all while modeling safety and PPE standards.

    What you'll tackle

    • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair breakdowns across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
    • Tear down, rebuild, and replace motors, gearboxes, clutches, bearings, electrical units; reassemble and perform final adjustments
    • Simplify and improve changeover procedures; assist line workers during changeovers
    • Set up fill lines for production runs; execute equipment and line changeovers and setups
    • Repair machinery and related equipment; dismantle defective equipment and install repaired or new parts
    • Uphold and promote all safety policies and PPE requirements
    • Support the operation of all production lines alongside your supervisor
    • Interface with personnel at every level, from operators to senior management
    • Participate in special projects, meetings, and other duties as assigned

    Equipment you'll see often

    • Carton erectors and sealers
    • Liquid fillers and cappers
    • Case packers and palletizers
    • Conveyors and labelers

    Bonus if you bring blow molding experience with Uniloy or Bekum platforms.

    Requirements

    • Three (3) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems; basic knowledge of electrical systems
    • Working knowledge of electricity: AC 480–120V and DC 180–low voltage controls
    • Strong troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical systems (pneumatics, gearboxes, hydraulics, cam-type mechanisms)
    • Provide your own basic mechanic’s hand tools
    • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
    • Physical demands: lift 40–60 lbs (routinely up to 55 lbs), on your feet 80–90% of the shift, good visual accuracy, able to juggle multiple tasks
    • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and meets established goals and standards

    Proficiencies

    • Electrical troubleshooting and repair; electrical/electronic systems
    • Pneumatics troubleshooting; hydraulic systems and components
    • Electrical schematic reading; blueprint reading
    • Equipment installation; maintenance and repair skills
    • Blow molding experience (preferred)

    Machines & technologies

    • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
    • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Allen-Bradley, Siemens

    Additional details

    • Employment type: Full-time
    • Sign-on: $2,000 paid at 30 days
    • Overtime: Available
    • Must have maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSchaumburg, IL

    Skills

    • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Molding Processesunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched

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