Job Title: Production Mechanic

Job Description

The Production Mechanic (Level 3) performs all the functions assigned to a Production Mechanics for lower level roles. This role involves executing changeovers, overhauls, corrective repair work, fabricating parts on production equipment, and providing specialist service and training in areas such as machine shop, electricity, pipe fitting, and predictive maintenance on all production equipment. Equipment includes fillers, tappers, labelers, conveyors, and packaging equipment. Experience within foods or pharma companies is a big plus.

ResponsibilitiesExamine, test, and measure products from assigned areas to ensure adherence to quality specifications.Check for visual defects and take corrective actions as necessary.Review the established production schedule at the start of each shift to determine production runs, need for changeovers, and scheduled maintenance.Readjust lines and change over assigned equipment for product, material, size, and pack patterns.Clean and sanitize equipment and necessary parts as required or specified.Monitor equipment for unsafe conditions and recommend or implement corrective actions for equipment malfunctions.Provide own hand tools for the repair of production equipment.Analyze, diagnose, and resolve mechanical and operational problems on equipment in assigned areas.Analyze defective production as to cause and take corrective actions, recording and reporting problems for further analysis.Maintain the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic functions of production equipment in assigned areas.Replace parts such as bearings, sprockets, chains, belts, limit switches, air cylinders, and valves.

Essential SkillsPLC troubleshootingTroubleshootingMaintenance technicianElectricalPreventive maintenanceMechanicalPneumaticsProduction repairBlueprint readingSchematic interpretationIndustrial machineryElectrical troubleshootingMaintenance repairMachinery maintenanceMotorsElectrical electro-mechanical PLCHydraulicsMechanical inclinationSet-up machineElectrical maintenance3-phase systemsIndustrial machineryMechanical troubleshootingProficiency in at least three of the following skills: welding, machine shop, industrial electricity, PLC, pipe fittingExperience in change-overs and repair of at least eight linesPay and Benefits

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

2nd shift is $35.75hr
3rd shift is 37.38hr

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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