Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift Direct Hire

Job Title: Direct Hire Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production equipment, with a strong emphasis on punch presses and other high-speed manufacturing machinery. You will ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance, as well as preventive maintenance and repairs.

Shift: 10pm-630am M-F

Pay: based off skills, up to $80k per year (plus bonuses etc.)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production equipment, including punch presses and related machinery.
• Perform repairs on punch presses, rewinding machines, interfolding machines, thermoforming machines, and other industrial equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to keep equipment running safely, reliably, and at optimal performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to diagnose issues and complete repairs accurately.
• Use PLC troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve control and automation-related problems.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed to support equipment repair and maintenance.
• Inspect machinery regularly to identify potential issues before they lead to equipment failure.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in accordance with facility procedures.
• Collaborate with other mechanics and production staff to prioritize work orders and support continuous production.
• Work safely by following all plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and equipment operating guidelines.
• Support a fast-paced production environment by responding quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in an industrial or fast-paced production environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing punch presses or similar metal stamping equipment, or other high-speed production machinery.
• Strong mechanical skills, including experience with gears, bearings, shafts, and mechanical assemblies.
• Practical electrical troubleshooting skills for industrial equipment.
• Experience working with pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and air circuits.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems, including pumps, hoses, and cylinders.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Ability to perform maintenance repairs using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Welding skills sufficient to support equipment repair and maintenance tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced metal stamping environment, particularly with punch presses, is highly beneficial.
• Experience in any fast-paced production or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with different levels of maintenance responsibilities, from basic mechanical tasks to advanced electrical and automation work.
• Comfort working with a variety of industrial machines, including rewinding machines, interfolding machines, and thermoforming machines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities in a production setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving equipment issues.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production demands.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing production facility where investment in equipment and people creates long-term stability and advancement opportunities. The organization offers a generous time-off program, including 10 paid holidays per year, 4 personal days, 1 week of vacation after 6 months, 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 12 years, and 5 weeks after 25 years, supporting strong work-life balance over the course of your career. A 100% 401(k) match up to 4% helps you build financial security for the future. As the site continues to expand and serve as a main production hub, you can grow your skills and advance through clearly defined mechanic levels, including roles with higher electrical and automation exposure.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy industrial production facility that operates multiple types of high-speed equipment. There are two openings on third shift, working from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with overtime available as needed. The site has approximately 65 punch presses ranging from 20–30 tons, along with rewinding machines, interfolding machines, and several thermoforming machines, creating a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The maintenance team is structured into several levels of mechanics (M1, M2, M3, C0, C1), ranging from entry-level mechanical roles to advanced positions with significant electrical and automation responsibilities. You will work on the production floor around running machinery, using standard industrial tools and diagnostic equipment, and you should be comfortable in a manufacturing setting with noise, moving equipment, and hands-on mechanical and electrical work. Appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial maintenance role is expected, with adherence to all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Villa, IL.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

-10 Holidays per year-4 personal days-1 Week vacation after 6 months-2 weeks after 1 year-3 weeks after 5 years-4 weeks after 12 years-5 weeks after 25 years100% 401K match up to 4%

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Villa,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.