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Abbott
Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$50,465 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic Abbott - 3.8 North Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $32 - $38 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Fabrication Industrial mechanic experience Manufacturing facility experience Water systems Hydraulics Full Job Description Overview The primary function of this position is to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant utility systems that support manufacturing and facility operations. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient performance of critical utilities including boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, steam systems, and other infrastructure equipment. Duties Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on plant utility equipment, including boilers, HVAC systems, air compressors, pumps, RO/DI water systems, and cooling towers. Troubleshoot and resolve utility equipment issues to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant operation. Execute maintenance activities on mechanical, pneumatic, hydronic, and rotating equipment systems. Ensure proper operation and performance of critical utility systems such as steam, chilled water, potable water, wastewater, and compressed air. Respond promptly to system alarms, equipment malfunctions, and abnormal operating conditions. Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to restore full functionality. Repair or replace components including valves, pumps, motors, sensors, instruments, actuators, filters, and piping. Perform machine modifications, upgrades, and process improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and associated systems for steam, hot water, cooling, lubrication, sprinklers, and industrial processing applications. Conduct fabrication, machining, welding, and installation activities for new equipment or modifications to existing assets. Use precision tools, diagnostic instruments, and calibration equipment to perform high‑quality mechanical maintenance tasks. Follow all plant and department policies, including GMPs, JSAs, SOPs, LOTO, and general safety rules. Interpret and utilize complex technical documents, including manuals, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs, to support installation, modification, and maintenance activities. Experience Proven experience working in manufacturing facilities or industrial maintenance environments with a focus on machinery repair and troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of electrical diagnostics, electrical systems reading schematics, and electrical blueprint interpretation. Hands-on experience with HVAC/R systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and low-voltage electrical systems. Skilled in welding techniques including stick welding; familiarity with industrial mechanic practices is highly desirable. Ability to operate diagnostic tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and analyze electrical signals for troubleshooting purposes. Experience working with CMMS software for maintenance scheduling and record keeping is preferred. Excellent analysis skills combined with customer service orientation to effectively communicate issues and solutions within a team setting. This role is perfect for motivated professionals eager to apply their technical expertise in a vibrant manufacturing environment. If you thrive on solving complex problems quickly and efficiently while maintaining safety standards, we want to hear from you!
Pay:
$32.00 - $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs