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Job DescriptionJob Description Maintenance Mechanic – Custom Job Shop Metal Fabrication
Chicago, IL
Shifts Available:
1st (6am–2pm), 2nd (2pm–10pm), 3rd (10pm–6am)
Summary Our growing metal fabrication facility in Chicago is expanding operations, and we’re hiring experienced
Maintenance Mechanics
to help support that growth. As a key member of the maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for keeping a variety of custom metalworking and fabrication equipment running smoothly. This is a great role for hands-on professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment and want to join a company where your mechanical skills directly support production excellence. Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate: $30–$40 based on experience and education
Paid overtime (average 50 hours/week)
Shift differential available
401(k) with company match + profit sharing + monthly bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Responsibilities
Maintain and repair fabrication and metalworking equipment including hydraulic presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and overhead cranes
Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures and implement root-cause solutions
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and custom modifications to meet production demands
Use micrometers, calipers, laser alignment tools, and other precision instruments to ensure equipment functionality
Follow preventive maintenance schedules and help improve reliability practices
Complete work orders, log parts usage, and document repairs in maintenance systems
Ensure all work meets plant safety protocols and participate in safety programs
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance
Requirements
AAS / Maintenance Certifications , or High school diploma or GED required
4–5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a fabrication, machine shop, heavy industrial environment or related industry
Troubleshooting skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
Experience maintaining metal fabrication equipment is ; including CNCs, press brakes, saws, welding systems
Strong communication skills and a self-driven attitude
Preventive maintenance experience and basic computer skills for maintenance tracking
We’re hiring due to plant expansion—openings are available on all three shifts. If you're ready to bring your mechanical expertise to a growing custom fabrication shop,
apply today
and become part of a high-performance team where your skills make a real impact.
#ZRCompany DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.
With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.
At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.Company DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.\r\n\r\nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.\r\n\r\nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.
1st (6am–2pm), 2nd (2pm–10pm), 3rd (10pm–6am)
Summary Our growing metal fabrication facility in Chicago is expanding operations, and we’re hiring experienced
Maintenance Mechanics
to help support that growth. As a key member of the maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for keeping a variety of custom metalworking and fabrication equipment running smoothly. This is a great role for hands-on professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment and want to join a company where your mechanical skills directly support production excellence. Compensation & Benefits
Hourly rate: $30–$40 based on experience and education
Paid overtime (average 50 hours/week)
Shift differential available
401(k) with company match + profit sharing + monthly bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Responsibilities
Maintain and repair fabrication and metalworking equipment including hydraulic presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and overhead cranes
Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures and implement root-cause solutions
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and custom modifications to meet production demands
Use micrometers, calipers, laser alignment tools, and other precision instruments to ensure equipment functionality
Follow preventive maintenance schedules and help improve reliability practices
Complete work orders, log parts usage, and document repairs in maintenance systems
Ensure all work meets plant safety protocols and participate in safety programs
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance
Requirements
AAS / Maintenance Certifications , or High school diploma or GED required
4–5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a fabrication, machine shop, heavy industrial environment or related industry
Troubleshooting skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
Experience maintaining metal fabrication equipment is ; including CNCs, press brakes, saws, welding systems
Strong communication skills and a self-driven attitude
Preventive maintenance experience and basic computer skills for maintenance tracking
We’re hiring due to plant expansion—openings are available on all three shifts. If you're ready to bring your mechanical expertise to a growing custom fabrication shop,
apply today
and become part of a high-performance team where your skills make a real impact.
#ZRCompany DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.
With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.
At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.Company DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.\r\n\r\nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.\r\n\r\nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.