One of our manufacturing clients is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join their team in East Peoria, IL.
**Pay Rate: **$35/hr - $37/hr
**Shift: **1st shift
Responsibilities:
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility machinery
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
Maintain and repair conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings, compressors, and other production equipment
Inspect machinery to identify potential failures and perform proactive repairs
Install, align, and replace mechanical components including belts, chains, bearings, shafts, and couplings
Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and mechanical drawings
Assist with machinery installations, equipment upgrades, and plant improvement projects
Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs using CMMS software
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Trade School Certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or a related field is preferred
3+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission equipment
Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial production machinery
Basic electrical troubleshooting skills are preferred
Experience with welding, fabrication, and machining
Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems