Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machine Maintenance Mechanic for a direct-hire opportunity at an established manufacturing facility in Skokie, IL.

This position focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining CNC machining equipment to minimize downtime and keep production running safely and efficiently. The mechanic will also support preventive maintenance and repairs involving facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial maintenance experience, hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and experience working with CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain CNC machines and production equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, inspections, and maintaining accurate TPM records.

• Diagnose mechanical failures and repair or replace bearings, gears, and other machine components.

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, PLCs, AC/DC motors, drives, wiring, and circuits.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.

• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, and restore machinery to safe operation.

• Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

• Communicate with machine operators and production personnel to identify equipment issues.

• Review maintenance requests, diagnose problems, and recommend appropriate repairs.

• Support facility maintenance involving plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Assist with equipment movement and other maintenance activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance troubleshooting experience.

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial machinery.

• Working knowledge of PLCs and AC/DC motors and drives.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical wiring, circuits, and industrial electrical systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance activities, and collaborate with production teams.

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining CNC machining centers.

• Experience with CNC equipment from manufacturers such as Mazak, Nakamura, Samsung, Okuma, or DMG Mori.

• Experience diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical equipment failures.

• Proficiency reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and equipment maintenance manuals.

• Experience performing root cause analysis and maintaining TPM documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $29.00–$39.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Employment: Direct Hire, full-time.

• Location: Skokie, IL 60077.

• Schedule: Preferred mid-shift schedule of 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Manufacturing operations also include 1st and 2nd shifts.

• Competitive benefits package offered by the employer; specific benefits and eligibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Apply

• Direct-hire opportunity with an established manufacturing operation.

• Competitive hourly compensation based on technical experience.

• Hands-on work troubleshooting and repairing CNC machining equipment.

• Opportunity to apply mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting skills.

• Variety of maintenance responsibilities involving CNC equipment and facility systems.

• Work in a manufacturing environment where your technical expertise directly supports equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency.

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)