Mechanical Maintenance Technician — Second Shift

Job overview

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician — Second Shift works onsite in Sycamore, IL, with anticipated pay of $26.80–$33.80 per hour. The posting describes an established heavy-manufacturing plant adding a technician to its second-shift team. The technician keeps production machinery operating through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and precision repairs. The role supports production continuity by maintaining presses, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power-transmission equipment, and work-order records, while assisting with basic electrical and controls repairs.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive maintenance on presses, hydraulics, and drive systems
• diagnose and repair bearings, gearboxes, couplings, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• inspect equipment for mechanical or electrical issues
• support basic electrical and controls repairs
• update CMMS work orders with parts and repair details
• operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely to move components.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

second shift

sycamore il

advastar

mechanical maintenance technician

heavy manufacturing

preventive maintenance

hydraulics

power transmission

cmms

$26.80–$33.80/hour

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with match
• PTO
• paid holidays.

Why this role

The posting specifies second shift, Monday–Friday, and lists health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays.

About the employer

Advastar, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.