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Maintenance Mechanic

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JSK Recruiting, Inc

Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full_Time

Salary

Not specified

Posted Date

June 20, 2025

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic – Custom Job Shop Metal Fabrication
Chicago, IL
Shifts Available: 1st (6am–2pm), 2nd (2pm–10pm), 3rd (10pm–6am)

Summary
Our growing metal fabrication facility in Chicago is expanding operations, and we’re hiring experienced Maintenance Mechanics to help support that growth. As a key member of the maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for keeping a variety of custom metalworking and fabrication equipment running smoothly. This is a great role for hands-on professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment and want to join a company where your mechanical skills directly support production excellence.
Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate: $30–$40 based on experience and education
Paid overtime (average 50 hours/week)
Shift differential available
401(k) with company match + profit sharing + monthly bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair fabrication and metalworking equipment including hydraulic presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and overhead cranes
Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures and implement root-cause solutions
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and custom modifications to meet production demands
Use micrometers, calipers, laser alignment tools, and other precision instruments to ensure equipment functionality
Follow preventive maintenance schedules and help improve reliability practices
Complete work orders, log parts usage, and document repairs in maintenance systems
Ensure all work meets plant safety protocols and participate in safety programs
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance

Requirements

AAS / Maintenance Certifications preferred, or High school diploma or GED required
4–5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a fabrication, machine shop, heavy industrial environment or related industry
Troubleshooting skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
Experience maintaining metal fabrication equipment is preferred; including CNCs, press brakes, saws, welding systems
Strong communication skills and a self-driven attitude
Preventive maintenance experience and basic computer skills for maintenance tracking

We’re hiring due to plant expansion—openings are available on all three shifts.
If you're ready to bring your mechanical expertise to a growing custom fabrication shop, apply today and become part of a high-performance team where your skills make a real impact.

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Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.\r\n\r\nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.\r\n\r\nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.