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: · Performs expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of...

Maintenance Technician

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing, and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product...

Miniat Holdings LLC

2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Position Description: Perform duties to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment, building facilities and grounds. This is including, but not limited to HVAC, boilers, air...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause...

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: · Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause...

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: · Evaluates non-emergency work requests, develops scope of work, and inspects job location to determine job requirements. · Estimates labor hours, skillsets,...

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...

CNC Maintenance Mechanic II

  • Skokie, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com Overview: The CNC Maintenance Mechanic II performs repair, modification and preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery, building equipment...

Maint Planner Instrumentation

  • Morris, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Morris, IL
  • 5 days ago

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Plan and prepare work instructions that provide direction to the Maintenance Department for corrective maintenance repairs, performance of preventive maintenance...

HVAC Service Tech

  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Company Name: ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview: Pay: $21-$28/hour Earning potential over $100K/year based on performance Full-time, year-round work Join ARS, the nations largest provider of residential...

Maintenance Technician - Residential

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Imperial Tower Apartments - Waukegan, IL Position Type Full Time 30-40 hours per week Salary Range $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly Job Shift Day - including...

Fire Installer III

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 3 days ago

What you will do Install, program, configure, commission and service Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems including but not limited to; Simplex, Fike, Kidde, Inergen, Sapphire, FM-200, and CO2...

Maintenance Technician

  • Alsip, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Alsip, IL
  • 11 days ago

As a Maintenance Technician, you perform, monitor & evaluate preventative maintenance plans, while continually work towards improving equipment & processes. At our company, Associates take pride...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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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
16.7%
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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