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Maintenance Mechanic in Chicago

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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Client: Food Manufacturing Company

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Chicago, IL 60607

Shift: 2nd or 3rd Shift (On-site)

Description:

  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on high-speed processing and packaging equipment.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems to minimize downtime.
  • Execute preventive maintenance schedules and document work orders using SAP-PM/CMMS.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings for equipment maintenance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
  • Operate forklifts, man lifts, ladders, and other maintenance equipment safely.
  • Follow GMP, HACCP, LOTO, NFPA, and other safety and quality standards while supporting Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Required Skills:

  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulics & Pneumatics
  • Pumps & Mechanical Drives
  • Basic Electrical Systems
  • Welding & Basic Machining
  • SAP-PM / CMMS
  • Blueprint & P&ID Reading
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • LOTO, GMP & HACCP Compliance

Skills:

  • High-Speed Packaging Equipment
  • Food, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • TPM, Lean & Six Sigma
  • AutoCAD
  • Condition Monitoring (Thermography & Ultrasound)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Approved Maintenance Apprenticeship/Technical Training Program is a plus.

Experience:

  • 2–4+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment or completion of an approved apprenticeship/training program.
  • Experience with high-speed processing or packaging equipment is .
  • Strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis skills.

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Company DescriptionAs a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.Company DescriptionAs a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

Maintenance Mechanic in Chicago

Chicago, IL
Full time

Published on 07/24/2026

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