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Job Description

The Production Mechanic (Level 3) plays a crucial role by performing a range of functions, including tasks assigned to Level 1 and Level 2 Production Mechanics. This role involves changeovers, overhauls, corrective repair work, and part fabrication on production equipment. The mechanic provides specialist services and training in machine shop practices, electricity, pipe fitting, and predictive maintenance on all production equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Examine, test, and measure products for adherence to quality specifications.

+ Check for visual defects and take corrective action as necessary.

+ Review production schedules at the start of each shift to determine production runs, change-overs, and scheduled maintenance.

+ Readjust lines and change over equipment for product, material, size, and pack pattern.

+ Run first piece of production and check for conformance to quality standards.

+ Perform preventive maintenance checks and take appropriate corrective action.

+ Record production delays and maintain required downtime records.

+ Advise Group Leader and Production Maintenance Manager of recurring equipment malfunctions.

+ Clean and sanitize equipment and necessary parts as required.

+ Monitor equipment for unsafe conditions and recommend or implement corrective actions.

+ Provide own hand tools for repair of production equipment.

+ Analyze, diagnose, and resolve mechanical and operational problems, taking corrective action.

+ Maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic functions of production equipment.

+ Replace parts such as bearings, sprockets, chains, belts, limit switches, air cylinders, and valves.

+ Perform major overhaul and repair work on all production equipment.

+ Maintain inventory of spare parts and prepare purchase requisitions for authorization.

+ Assist in training Production Workers and Mechanics in equipment operation and safety precautions.

+ Provide input on the development of specifications for new machinery.

+ Assist in setting up, utilizing, and evaluating the Plant Maintenance Program.

+ Utilize data from preventive maintenance and production records to identify root causes of production problems and recommend corrective actions.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in at least three of the following skills: welding, machine shop, industrial electricity, PLC, or pipe fitting.

+ Perform change-overs and repair of at least eight lines.

+ 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in plastics or packaging.

+ Ability to use hand tools such as hammer, screwdriver, and wrench.

+ Ability to read and interpret machinery and electrical blueprints/schematics and apply set-up and maintenance manual instructions.

+ Ability to convert units of measure.

+ Proficiency in extensive troubleshooting of packaging equipment.

+ Ability to use precision measuring devices.

+ Capability to stick weld stainless and mild steel in all positions.

+ Ability to TIG and/or MIG weld stainless and carbon steel.

+ Ability to cut, weld, and braze with gas welding equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong electrical and mechanical skills in multiple areas.

+ Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial electrical systems.

+ Familiarity with preventive maintenance, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits such as 8 hours of vacation for every 400 hours worked and an annual choice of 24 products. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic team.

Work Environment

Work in a GMP environment while wearing safety glasses, hair nets/beard guards, and closed-toed shoes. Cell phones and music are not permitted on the manufacturing floor. The warehouse area can be warm during summertime and may have a menthol smell.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oak Brook, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $74360.00 - $77750.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oak Brook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.