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Engineering Mechanic

Astrix
Countryside, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Mechanic position at Astrix?

Pay: $35-40/hr

Shift: 1st shift ~9a-5p M-f

Terms: 6 month contract (possibility of conversion perm)

Essential duties and responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

  • Assist the site Engineering Director and CI Technician to develop ideas for improving line uptime, reduce crewing and/or increase line speed.
  • Develop and execute solutions on existing packaging lines and processes to support plant initiatives
  • Fabricate or oversee the fabrication of parts.
  • Maintain equipment in safe operating condition.
  • Welding for equipment repair or fabrication.
  • Perform minor electrical installation and control work
  • Communicate information with other team members and supervisors daily.
  • Repair equipment breakdowns using diagnosis and troubleshooting techniques with the aid of equipment manuals and blueprints.
  • Initiate changes and modifications to equipment for safety, ease of operation, and efficiency.
  • Inform the MRO clerk of recommendations for appropriate spare parts.
  • Comply with the company safety rules, and standard operating procedures and follow GMP guidelines.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Manager.

Work Environment

  • The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; ear protection is required in some areas.

Requirements include:

Ability to work independently with good knowledge of packaging equipment and conveyors, including fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers. Ability to develop and implement solutions and repairs.

Required Skills

  • Basic mechanical fabrication
  • Welding skills an asset
  • Pneumatics
  • Electrical and Control logic understanding and trouble shooting.
  • Solid mechanical problem solving abilities
  • Flexibility to work special schedules as required satisfying job requirements
  • Good attendance
  • Demonstrated teamwork.
  • Good English communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, walk, stand, and kneel.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

INDBH

Salary : $35 - $40

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