Mechanical Maintenance Technician

The Opportunity

We are hiring a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Tech / Millwright for a high-volume FMCG packaging facility in the Freeport, IL area. You’ll join an established the team on 2nd shift, keeping high-speed production lines running smoothly.

This is a 100% mechanical role - focusing on drive systems, motor swaps, and fabrication. No heavy PLC programming or electrical controls required.

What You’ll Do

• Perform mechanical teardowns, repairs, and preventive maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment, conveyors, and drive systems.
• Remove, replace, and realign motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and drive belts.
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatics, air lines, and fluid power systems.
• Perform MIG/TIG welding and fabrication.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing, packaging, or industrial production (open to junior tech grads or seasoned millwrights).
• Skills: Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, motor/gearbox replacement, and welding/fabrication.
• Shift: Ability to work 2nd shift

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $30.00 – $45.00/hr (depending on experience).
• Full health, dental, PTO

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person