SURESTAFF is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for a client located in Chicago, IL. This position will be responsible for performing repairs and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment. SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($30-35/hr) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts: Responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic Include:
- Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
- Diagnose equipment failures using a structured root cause analysis process.
- Complete work orders, PMs, and repair documentation within the CMMS.
- Install, modify, test, and commission new equipment and production lines. 6. 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.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Operations to maximize equipment uptime.
- Maintain spare parts inventory and identify critical replacement components.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMP, SQF, HACCP, OSHA, and all company safety policies.
- Participate in continuous improvement, equipment upgrades, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and work areas. Escalate any non conforming product/equipment/material to the appropriate manager/supervisor immediately.
- Assist outside contractors during installations and major repairs.
- Train machine operators on basic equipment care and safe operation.
- Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications of the Maintenance Mechanic:
- 3 -5 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of maintenance and operation principles, policies, and practices.
- Experience with high-speed processing and packaging equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of PLC, pneumatic operated systems, schematics, one phase, three phases’ motors, all aspects of conveyor feeding and packaging.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Able to perform projects independently, and complete work in a timely fashion.
- Experienced with all working tools, AC/DC electrical systems, calibrated measuring instruments, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, among others.
- Able to read and interpret diagrams, charts, schematics, documents.
- Able to perform basic math.
About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
- Access to a wide range of job opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
- Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
- Electronic weekly pay
- Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.
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