Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic – 3rd Shift
Location: Addison, IL
Pay Rate: $26/hour
Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Keep Production Moving. Build a Career That Matters.
Are you a hands-on problem-solver who takes pride in keeping equipment running efficiently? We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join a fast-paced, high-performing team at a leading food packaging facility in Addison, IL.
You won’t just be fixing machines—you’ll be helping produce household food products found in kitchens across the country, from cookies to granola to cereal. This is a clean, safe, and supportive work environment with a team that values hard work and collaboration.
What You’ll Do:
In this role, you’ll focus on ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently through preventative maintenance and timely repairs. You’ll collaborate with operations and quality teams to support food-safe, continuous production.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
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-Great Pay: $26/hour + overtime opportunities
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-Job Security: Full-time, long-term position with growth potential
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-Strong Team Culture: Supportive coworkers who have your back
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-Hands-On Work: Troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment daily
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-Paid Training: Initial training provided on 1st or 2nd shift
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-Career Growth: Learn new systems, recommend improvements, and get noticed
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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-Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures using hand and power tools.
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-Perform temporary repairs, followed by permanent fixes as needed.
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-Complete and maintain accurate equipment repair and PM logs in the computerized maintenance system.
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-Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and inspect packaging machinery regularly.
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-Make improvement suggestions and initiate deferred maintenance plans.
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-Maintain tools according to sanitation and food safety (GMP, SQF, HACCP) requirements.
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-Support production and quality teams when required.
Schedule
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-3rd Shift: Monday–Friday, 9:45 PM–6:00 AM
-Training will take place either on 1st shift 5:45AM-2PM or 2nd shift from 1:45PM-10PM
-Some Saturdays, holidays, and on-call shifts required—flexibility preferred.
Requirements
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-Minimum of 5 years’ experience maintaining production equipment in food packaging or related facilities.
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-Proficient across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC systems, across conveyors, fillers, sealers, and packaging machinery.
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-Ability to interpret technical documentation: schematics, manuals, blueprints, and PLC code.
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-Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and follow-through skills.
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-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in standing, bending, climbing, twisting conditions throughout a shift.
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-Comfortable using email and CMMS systems.
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-Available for off-shift, overtime, weekend, and holiday schedules as needed.
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-Interview at client site
Preferred Qualifications
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-Bilingual (English & Spanish)
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-Familiarity with CI techniques such as Six Sigma or Lean
Physical & Safety Requirements
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Continuous standing, walking, bending, climbing, and twisting
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Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
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Repetitive hand and wrist movements
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Compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) standards
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Adherence to sanitary standards for food-contact environments
Facility Allergen Notice
Manufactured products may contain milk, soy, wheat, tree nuts, egg, sesame, mustard, and sulfites.
Employee Benefits (via Verstela Staffing)
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-Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
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-Short-Term Disability & Life/AD&D Insurance
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-Identity Theft Protection
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-Prescription Drug Plan
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-401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
How to Apply
Apply online or call (630) 787-2900 to connect with our recruiting team today!