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Mechanic- Maintenance - First Shift

OSI
West Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining operation of machinery and mechanical equipment thru preventive/predictive maintenance. 

 

Job Responsibilities  

  • Assist to install and service different pieces of equipment, using required self-supplied and company-supplied hand tools 

  • Perform assigned preventive maintenance task 

  • Moving and raising components using hoists, dollies, or other provided equipment 

  • Updating daily work communications 

  • Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies in order 

  • Responsible for a clean and hazard free work area throughout the entire day 

  • Use and maintain safety equipment on job sites 

  • Other duties as business needs 

  • Ability to follow applicable safety and environment requirements, food safety, GMP’s 

  • Execute job order assignments and keep accurate job order records. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Experience & Skills  

  • Previous maintenance experience preferred but willing to train 

  • Mechanically inclined 

  • Basic mechanics and electrical knowledge 

  • Computer and technology aptitude 

  • Must be able to read and understand various methods of mechanical and other technical drawings. 

  • Basic knowledge on the correct use and care of various tools used in maintenance work 

  • Must be able to follow procedures as outlined in equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual 

  • Basic knowledge on how to gas, arc, and/or TIG weld 

  • Basic knowledge on diagnosing equipment failures and correct them 

  • Should be familiar with air compressors, various pumps, boilers, and other common mechanical equipment 

 

Education  

  • High School Diploma or the equivalent of a GED or equivalent knowledge and skills  acquired through on the job training or experience 

 

Work Environment 

  • Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time 

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances 

  • Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces 

  • Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environment 

  

Compensation/Benefits
We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The hourly pay range for this position is $24.25 to $36.25 per hour. The final hourly rate offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market considerations.

Additional Compensation:
This position may also be eligible for overtime pay, shift differentials, and/or bonus opportunities, as applicable.

 

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and more. A full summary of benefits will be provided upon hire. Compensation information is available on our careers site. If you are viewing this role on a third-party platform and do not see pay details, please visit our careers page www.osigroup.com/careers/ for full transparency.

 


This pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

 

Salary : $24 - $36

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