Maintenance Mechanic, Processing & Packaging Equipment

Job overview

The Maintenance Mechanic role is onsite at a Chicago, IL plant, with availability for second- or third-shift schedules required. The posting lists an hourly wage of $38.77. The mechanic supports manufacturing production processes and equipment reliability. The role helps keep high-speed processing and packaging equipment safe, reliable, and available for production. Through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and collaboration across shifts, the mechanic works to reduce downtime and support safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale targets.

What you'll do

• Execute preventive maintenance schedules using the plant’s computerized maintenance management system
• document maintenance activities, work orders, and asset improvements in SAP-PM
• use condition-monitoring equipment such as thermography cameras and ultrasound tools
• diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective parts on processing and packaging lines
• interpret technical drawings and schematics
• collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to address recurring operational challenges
• communicate technical status across shifts
• operate material-handling and elevated-work equipment safely
• work with electrical, boiler-room, and operations personnel to restore system performance
• follow facility safety, food-safety, and operational standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance mechanic

chicago il

macpower digital assets edge

processing equipment

packaging lines

preventive maintenance

troubleshooting

sap-pm

cmms

food safety

second or third shift

$38.77/hr

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid time off are listed, subject to eligibility requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Why this role

Second- or third-shift availability is required. The posting lists a high school diploma or GED and 2–4 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, or successful completion of an approved apprenticeship or training program.

About the employer

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.