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Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift Forest Park IL


Job Location:

Forest Park, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard Cand Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Work Location: Forest Park


Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result it may require working varying start times end times and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact


The Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and facility equipment in a condition to meet the plant production goals and the building requirements. This position works with mechanical devices such as gears sprockets chains sheaves belts brakes clutches couplings and coupling alignment bearings lubrication hydraulics and pneumatics. The Maintenance Mechanic should also have basic experience working with and troubleshooting electrical components like 240-480v motors wiring switches sensors AC and DC circuits. Hours are 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ways you will make a difference


Disassembles inspects reassembles troubleshoots repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors switches sensors input /output boards controllers gears sprockets chains knives etc. using test equipment and meters such as VOM megger amp probe and PC
Cleans lubricates and adjusts guides flap tuckers sealing jaws sensors and timing for process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency quality or operation
Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule
Installs change parts (pockets flap tuckers film folding shoulders etc.) on production machinery to run a different size shape or product
Reads blueprints diagrams programs /ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems identify parts and learn proper equipment operation
Installs new equipment
Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision
Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change and informing his supervisor of significant problems
Displays cooperation by working closely with Production personnel
Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs
Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Experiences that will support your success


3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic OR
Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance or related area of study AND 1 year of prior experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting repairing and replacing defective parts adjusting machinery and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications
Experience in a food-manufacturing environment is preferred
What We Offer


At Ferrara were proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance dental insurance a 401(k) and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at per hour

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