NOW HIRING: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - NIGHT SHIFTOVERVIEWJob Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift Location: Wheeling, ILSchedule: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating (2 on, 2 off, 3 on one week; 2 off, 2 on, 3 off next week). 7 shifts every 14 days. Compensation: Starting at $40.89/hour + Shift Differentials + Overtime Opportunities Employment: Full-Time W2, Direct HireRequired Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environment required. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are placing a Maintenance Mechanic on behalf of a global leader in manufacturing. This position plays a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. We're looking for a skilled maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping equipment operating at peak performance. The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities, a proactive approach to preventive maintenance, and hands-on experience working with industrial systems, including pumps, gearboxes, valves, and other rotating equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges and contributing to overall plant reliability and uptime. This is NOT an entry-level maintenance role. Candidates must be able to discuss their experience in detail and demonstrate strong mechanical knowledge gained in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or distribution environment. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGPerforming preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipmentTroubleshooting and repair mechanical equipment failures to minimize downtimeDiagnosing root causes of equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actionsRepairing, rebuilding, and replacing mechanical components as neededInspecting, maintaining, and servicing pumps, gearboxes, valves, conveyors, and related equipmentAssisting with electrical troubleshooting and minor electrical repairsPerforming pipefitting and equipment installation projectsMaintaining HVAC, lighting, water, sewer, and facility systemsCompleting maintenance work orders and documentation using CMMS systemsSupporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiativesMaintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environmentCollaborating with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performanceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSThese are non-negotiable minimum requirements. Please review carefully before applying.Education: High school diploma or GED What we Need to See:1 year of experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environmentHands-on experience with Industrial gearboxes and pumps Experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, or maintaining equipment Must be 18+ years of ageMust be authorized to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available for this roleRequired Technical Skills:Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipmentExperience using preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systemsStrong mechanical troubleshooting skillsPLC familiarity and exposure Strongly Preferred:2 + years of maintenance experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing/distribution environmentHave industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license1 year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts1 year work experience troubleshooting or programming PLCs Electrical knowledge, especially high-voltageExperience with:Liquid transfer systems Diaphragm pumps ConveyersPump and valve maintenance Pneumatic manufacturing MILITARY VETERANS & MILITARY SPOUSES — YOU BELONG HEREBlue United Sourcing is a Veteran-Owned Small Business, and we actively recruit from the military community. You are strongly encouraged to apply. Don’t fit the criteria for this role? Join our Talent Network to be matched with future job openings that fit your experience and career goals. Blue United Sourcing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Visit us:www.blueunitedsourcing.comConnect with us: LinkedInBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Pension PlanPerformance bonus opportunities Employee referral bonuses Tuition and educational assistance programs Ongoing training and development opportunities
NOW HIRING: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - NIGHT SHIFT
OVERVIEW
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift
Location: Wheeling, IL
Schedule: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating (2 on, 2 off, 3 on one week; 2 off, 2 on, 3 off next week). 7 shifts every 14 days.
Compensation: Starting at $40.89/hour + Shift Differentials + Overtime Opportunities
Employment: Full-Time W2, Direct Hire
Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environment required.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are placing a Maintenance Mechanic on behalf of a global leader in manufacturing. This position plays a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
We're looking for a skilled maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping equipment operating at peak performance. The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities, a proactive approach to preventive maintenance, and hands-on experience working with industrial systems, including pumps, gearboxes, valves, and other rotating equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges and contributing to overall plant reliability and uptime.
This is NOT an entry-level maintenance role. Candidates must be able to discuss their experience in detail and demonstrate strong mechanical knowledge gained in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or distribution environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment
- Troubleshooting and repair mechanical equipment failures to minimize downtime
- Diagnosing root causes of equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions
- Repairing, rebuilding, and replacing mechanical components as needed
- Inspecting, maintaining, and servicing pumps, gearboxes, valves, conveyors, and related equipment
- Assisting with electrical troubleshooting and minor electrical repairs
- Performing pipefitting and equipment installation projects
- Maintaining HVAC, lighting, water, sewer, and facility systems
- Completing maintenance work orders and documentation using CMMS systems
- Supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment
- Collaborating with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performance
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
These are non-negotiable minimum requirements. Please review carefully before applying.
Education: High school diploma or GED
What we Need to See:
- 1 year of experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Hands-on experience with Industrial gearboxes and pumps
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, or maintaining equipment
- Must be 18+ years of age
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available for this role
Required Technical Skills:
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment
- Experience using preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systems
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- PLC familiarity and exposure
Strongly Preferred:
- 2 + years of maintenance experience as a mechanic or technician in a manufacturing/distribution environment
- Have industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license
- 1 year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts
- 1 year work experience troubleshooting or programming PLCs
- Electrical knowledge, especially high-voltage
- Experience with:
- Liquid transfer systems
- Diaphragm pumps
- Conveyers
- Pump and valve maintenance
- Pneumatic manufacturing
MILITARY VETERANS & MILITARY SPOUSES — YOU BELONG HERE
Blue United Sourcing is a Veteran-Owned Small Business, and we actively recruit from the military community. You are strongly encouraged to apply.
Don’t fit the criteria for this role? Join our Talent Network to be matched with future job openings that fit your experience and career goals.
Blue United Sourcing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Visit us:
www.blueunitedsourcing.com
Connect with us:
LinkedIn
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Pension Plan
Performance bonus opportunities
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition and educational assistance programs
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Blue United Sourcing is a specialized staffing firm that is dedicated to finding top-tier talent for an array of industries. As a veteran-owned company, we demonstrate our commitment to the military community by prioritizing the hiring of military spouses, veterans, dependents, and other members of the military community. We are a small and passionate team of individuals who want to connect hard-working people with rewarding jobs and economic opportunities. When you apply to a job through Blue United Sourcing, we promise that 1 of our 5 recruiters will personally review your resume and application. It's important to us that we keep the "Human" element at the forefront of the recruiting process.
Blue United Sourcing is a specialized staffing firm that is dedicated to finding top-tier talent for an array of industries. As a veteran-owned company, we demonstrate our commitment to the military community by prioritizing the hiring of military spouses, veterans, dependents, and other members of the military community.
We are a small and passionate team of individuals who want to connect hard-working people with rewarding jobs and economic opportunities. When you apply to a job through Blue United Sourcing, we promise that 1 of our 5 recruiters will personally review your resume and application. It's important to us that we keep the "Human" element at the forefront of the recruiting process.
