Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic Location: Melrose Park, IL 1st & 2nd Shift Availability Pay: $32 – $37/hr (Based on Experience) Industry: Book Printing & Manufacturing

Join a fast-paced, high-tech book printing facility where your skills help bring stories to life! We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Mechanic to support our press and bindery operations. If you’re driven, hands-on, and ready to make an impact, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (motors, PLCs, VFDs, relays, sensors – up to 480V).
  
  
• Perform preventive maintenance on printing presses, collators, stitchers, trimmers, and packaging machines.
  
  
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  
  
• Diagnose mechanical issues involving pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyors.
  
  
• Log repairs and PMs in a CMMS system.
  
  
• Collaborate with production teams to reduce downtime and increase machine reliability.
  
  
• Always follow LOTO and safety procedures.
  
  

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of electrical/mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or printing environment.
  
  
• strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, and motors.
  
  
• Familiarity with bindery and press equipment like Heidelberg or Müller Martini is a plus.
  
  
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot fast, and stay cool under pressure.
  
  
• Comfortable on your feet and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay ($32–$37/hr) based on experience.
  
  
• Steady work on 1st or 2nd shift with occasional overtime.
  
  
• Be part of a growing company that prints millions of books a year.
  
  
• Use your skills in a collaborative, hands-on environment where your work matters.
  
  

Ready to join a team that powers the world of books? Apply today!

salary: $66,560 - $76,960 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on offset and digital printing presses, bindery, collating, cutting, stitching, and packaging equipment.
  
  
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including motors, relays, sensors, PLCs, VFDs , and control panels (up to 480V).
  
  
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of machinery.
  
  
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and complete root cause analysis to implement long-term fixes.
  
  
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams , and technical manuals to diagnose issues.
  
  
• Install, modify, and upgrade equipment as directed to support production needs.
  
  
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and minimize disruptions.
  
  
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, repairs, and parts used in CMMS or maintenance log systems.
  
  
• Follow all safety protocols , lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

wearing steel toe shoes

manual lifting up to 50lbs

standing for 6 hours at one time

working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

Electrical

Maintenance

Plumbing

Blueprints

General Maintenance

Electronic Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Contract Maintenance/Renewal

Qualifications

Years of experience: 4 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.