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Maintenance Mechanic

Case Paper Co Inc
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
 

Job Summary:

Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment. Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines. Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns. Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all planned/preventative maintenance (PM), repairs for our production facility, as well as the unexpected (surprises abound!)
  • Experienced in maintenance systems: electrical, automation controls, pneumatic/hydraulic, plumbing, compressed air, mechanics.
  • Participate in safety initiatives and help develop/maintain a safe working environment, keep employees and the community free of accidents and harm.
  • Work as a teammate with the production crews to keep machines and systems in proper working order to ensure optimum efficiencies and minimal waste.
  • Develop an extensive knowledge of Case Paper IL equipment and machinery to support MRO and cross-training.
  • Maintain parts and spares inventories to minimize downtime in balance with cost.
  • Maintain grounds and facilities, responding to work orders and other impromptu requests to ensure rapid closure and follow-up.
  • Make proactive recommendations on potential updates and repairs.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Minimum 3yrs Maintenance Experience.
  • Experienced in maintenance systems: electrical, automation controls, pneumatic/hydraulic, plumbing, compressed air, mechanics.
  • Familiarity with diagnostic troubleshooting of web tension systems in a high speed manufacturing environment.
  • Basic PLC’s understanding.
  • Ability to work on projects that require standing/sitting for extended periods, using hands/fingers to handle/feel, reaching with hands/arms, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting 40 pounds, often in hot humid environments.
  • Basic Building skills.
  • Able to read wiring diagram.
  • Mathematical skills in converting unit of measure, calculating proportions, and using single variable functions.
  • Basic Excel skills (formula calculations, sorting, filtering, data validation)
  • Able to read maps, charts, diagrams, blueprints, and CAD drawings.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with contractors, teammates, and others.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload, shifting between a variety of tasks as needed.


Education and Experience:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)
  • Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Required)


Physical Requirements: 

  • Prolonged periods standing and walking.
  • Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
  • Must be able to visually inspect machines.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.




Shift Hours: M-F 10AM - 7PM
Training Hours: M-F 6AM-2PM

Salary : $26 - $29

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