MultiCraft Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: MultiCraft Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Waukegan, IL

Shifts: 1st (6am-3pm), 2nd (2pm-11pm), 3rd (10pm-8am)

Pay: $33-55/hr DOE

Role Summary

The Multi-Craft Manufacturing Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of manufacturing equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This role requires multi-craft expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic PLC systems, with a strong focus on minimizing downtime and improving equipment performance.

Responsibilities

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Maintain and repair equipment including filling machines, conveyors, pumps, compressors, chillers, cappers, and labeling systems.
• Install, align, and test new machinery and production equipment.

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures.
• Troubleshoot equipment such as motors, gear systems, bearings, pumps, valves, and automated production machinery.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify failure points and prevent recurrence.
• Execute precision repairs including alignments, adjustments, and fabrication welding as needed.

Electrical & Controls Systems

• Work with 480V 3-phase electrical systems safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, including Allen-Bradley PLCs and VFDs.
• Ensure compliance with basic electrical code requirements during maintenance activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS or similar systems.
• Follow manufacturer manuals, blueprints, and work instructions for all repair and installation activities.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring all maintenance documentation is complete and accurate.
• Adhere to all company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior maintenance technicians and sharing technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a multi-craft maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical wiring, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC fundamentals.
• Experience with automated and PLC-controlled equipment is highly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex production equipment including pumps, conveyors, filling systems, labeling machines, compressors, and chillers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or related field preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• Measure of equipment availability, performance, and quality to ensure optimal production output.

Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

• Average time required to repair equipment and restore production after a failure.

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

• Average operational time between equipment breakdowns, reflecting equipment reliability.

Equipment Downtime Reduction

• Reduction in unplanned downtime through effective preventive and corrective maintenance.

Maintenance Quality & Compliance

• Accuracy and completeness of maintenance records and adherence to safety and maintenance procedures.

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