Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Illinois

A Maintenance Mechanic in the maintenance and installation industry is a critical role responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. This includes repairing or replacing faulty machinery or equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining tools, and following safety protocols. They are also tasked with inspecting equipment, systems, and structures to identify any defects or malfunctions. In some cases, they may also be required to install new machinery or equipment.

Important skills for a Maintenance Mechanic include mechanical skills, problem-solving skills, physical stamina, and technical knowledge of machinery and equipment. They should also have a strong understanding of safety regulations and guidelines. Certifications such as the Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or a specific Trade Certification can enhance job prospects. Prior roles that a person may hold before becoming a Maintenance Mechanic could include Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Technician, or Machine Operator.

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Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Repairs complex electronic and/or mechanical equipment and/or tooling at component level. · Performs intermediate product development. · Communicates with...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Repairs entry-level equipment at the component level. · Works to improve technical skills through on-the-job technical training, technical projects, and...

Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service in a multi-shift environment Performs duties including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and...

Maintenance Technician

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Fabrication Qualifications: Proven experience as maintenance technician Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods Provides...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Performs entry to mid-level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but not limited to: adjusting functional parts of devices and control...

. · Experience in predictive technologies, precision alignments, and general maintenance of applicable process equipment. · Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems....

Miniat Holdings LLC

2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff Minimum three to five years related maintenance experience Broad knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics...

Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description · Maintain or repair facility and molding equipment as assigned per work orders generated by molding personnel. · Perform maintenance and repair tasks in a timely and efficient...

Bourns

Supervisor - Barrington Facilities

  • Bourns
  • Barrington, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Bourns
  • Barrington, IL
  • 10 days ago

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Building maintenance related tools and equipment, including forklifts and aerial lifts as well as computers and related office equipment....

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Performs expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance, and/or design of mechanical, and electrical equipment improvements as well as complex systems as the...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Repairs complex electronic and/or mechanical equipment and/or tooling at component level. · Performs intermediate product development. · Communicates with...

Floor Maintenance Technician

  • Westmont, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Westmont, IL
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Shift Overview: Role: Floor Tech Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Floor Tech, where you will play a vital role in...

Maintenance Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Required Qualifications/Skills : Six months to one-year general maintenance and safety experience Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance and repair and preventative maintenance programs, irrigation...

HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a jobwe provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:...

Field Service Maintenance Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better. Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, Mexico y el Reino Unido....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Maintenance Mechanic Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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System Security Testing and Maintenance
In this two-week course, youll discover how to test software and how to measure the success of a system from a function and security standpoint. Evaluate a range of secure development platforms,...
Biomedical Equipment: Repair, Maintenance and Healthcare Technology Management
Develop the skills required to effectively maintain and troubleshoot hospital-based devices, and strengthen your knowledge of effective methods of managing the life cycle of biomedical equipment...
Automotive Mechanic
In this training you will know the operation and the parts that make up a vehicle to be able to make a diagnosis, give maintenance and repair the most common faults in a mechanical, electrical and...

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Salary for Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Mechanic positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Mechanics in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Mechanics in Illinois
2-4 years
47.2%
1-2 years
26.6%
4-6 years
18.9%
Less than 1 year
3.5%
10+ years
2.8%
6-8 years
0.8%
8-10 years
0.2%
None
0.1%


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