Embarking on a career in the Mechanical trade in Elgin, IL, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 153,000 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a projected job growth of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Elgin, IL, earn an average of $1,433 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $14,000 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Elgin, IL – On-Site Type: Direct Hire Opportunity through Raizan Solutions LLC Note: No fees charged to candidates Raizan Solutions LLC is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for our client as a direct hire position. This role is based onsite in Elgin, IL, and offers the chance to work with a reputable packaging systems company that specializes in automated machinery for the food and meat industries. This is a direct-hire opportunity. Raizan Solutions LLC does not charge candidates. Must Have • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent • 7–10 years of mechanical design experience within high-speed automation and packaging • Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar) • Strong ability to lead projects and meet strict deadlines • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for the meat products and food industries • Experience in food packaging, wash-down requirements, line integration, and scaling systems • Specific experience in the flexible packaging or packaging industry (a plus) • Advanced Excel knowledge (macros, formulas) • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally • Strong communication, organization, analytical, and project management skills Description Design, specification and testing of automated modified atmosphere packaging machines and systems involving flexible film tracking, heat sealing technologies, conveying systems, product handling, and scale systems. Plans, directs, coordinates, and at times performs activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical systems. Experienced in a dual development and production environment. Responsibilities • Perform mechanical design and engineering work on new products, special products, proposals, and customer orders • Provide work direction to mechanical designer/drafters as appropriate • Oversee project from design concepts to prototype and production • Use SolidWorks for design, data storage, and management • Understand MRP systems for BOM creation • Perform engineering calculations (mass and energy balance, load, strength, etc.) • Specify mechanical components, materials, instrument requirements, and manual content for product design • Conduct quality and design conformance inspections on manufacturing floor • Take action and provide technical direction to resolve product issues • Proactively research technologies to improve product quality and performance • Use software (like Excel) to manage projects and streamline processes • Work independently and within a team environment • Participate in other special projects as assigned Standard Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision programs • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance • Company-paid basic life insurance • PTO accrual and paid holidays • Company-matched 401(k) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $81,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: • Elgin, IL 60121 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Elgin, IL 60121: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>First Priority, Inc. is the animal health industry's premier manufacturer and supplier of generic pharmaceutical products located in Elgin, IL. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring our organization runs production efficiently and smoothly meeting our customers expectations. GENERAL SUMMARY: Conducts machine set-up, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service. Performs mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs of packaging and production machines in a cGMP environment PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • All duties as assigned and the following specific activities: • Provide Set up, diagnostic evaluation, and inline adjustments of liquid filling and associated equipment. • Perform maintenance, service & repairs, and is responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance of liquid fillers, pumps, conveyors, Air compressor, and coding equipment consistent with Quality and Performance standards • Working knowledge of Kiss, Epak, Oden, and Accutek liquid fillers or similar equipment • Tech should also have knowledge of Kiss, and Kapsall automatic cappers. • Setup and cleaning and repair of coding equipment (Vidoejet, U2) • Must understand containers and chemicals related to the machines. • Must have excellent abilities with all standard maintenance tools and shop equipment. • Troubleshooting and Repair Blenders, agitators, pumps, tanks and Filling/Packaging Machines • General facility maintenance including Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. • Perform preventative maintenance of equipment to prevent unscheduled downtime and consistent performance levels (ie. tanks, air compressor, blending, HVAC, etc.) • Clean and maintain video jets as required • Prepare required documentation to meet cGMP requirements for equipment maintenance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) • Where required, assist production personnel to facilitate proper cleaning of equipment by removing critical equipment components and changing parts • Assist with building maintenance and repairs as required (ie. snow removal, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) • Set-up and test new or “new” used equipment (ie tube fillers, new lines, conveyors) • Assist with the execution of IQ/OQ and Validations • Contact and coordinate services with third party vendors when necessary • Submit reports of department activities as requested • Maintain stock of supplies (ie. tools, bits, spare parts, pump o-rings, etc.) • Develop systems or modify existing systems as needed • Works in accordance with all company policies and procedures • Follows proper health and safety guidelines (ie PPE, safety regulations, etc.) • Housekeeping. Maintain and keep work area according to cGMP’s QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: • Must understand containers and chemicals related to the machines. • Must have excellent abilities with all standard maintenance tools and shop equipment. • 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance tech in liquid filling manufacturing or similar experience preferred. • 5 or more years’ experience in equipment repair. • Mechanical Skills including: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps, Bearings, Chains and Belting, Conveying Systems, Valves and Mechanical Troubleshooting. Ability to read and use mechanical drawings. • Electrical Skills including: Basic Electricity, Volt Meter and Amp Probe, AC/DC Motors and Control Systems, Basic Schematic Reading, Basic PLC Knowledge and Electrical Troubleshooting. Ability to read and use electrical and pneumatic diagrams and schematics. • Machine Shop Skills including: Welding and Fabrication a plus On the job training: • SDS/Hazardous Awareness • cGMP • Lock-out/Tag-out • Appropriate SOP’s per department requirements Reasoning Ability: • Familiarity and understanding of safe mechanical practices • Ability to exercise judgment to develop preventative programs, analyze and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Factory setting, medium to high noise level • Temperature controlled environment • Regularly exposed to elements such as odor, noise, dust, chemicals • Requires long periods of standing (85-100%) • Ability to lift objects and containers up to 30 pounds on a daily basis TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: • Fork Lift • Scissors lift • Hand and power tools • Grinders • Appropriate personnel protective equipment Job Type: • Full-time Schedule: • 10 hour shift – Monday through Thursday Ability to commute/relocate: • Elgin, IL 60123: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: • Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred) • Mechanical knowledge: 3-5 years (Preferred) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift Application Question(s): • Required Answer: Do you require sponsorship or continued sponsorship to work in the United States? • Required Answer: The compensation range for this position is $27.00 to $37.00 per hour. What are your compensation expectations? Ability to Commute: • Elgin, IL 60123 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Elgin, IL 60123: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Title: Sr. Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Elgin, ILDuration: Full Time Skills: CAD software for design documentation utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar system, knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for the meat products and food industries, food packaging, wash down requirements, line integration, and scaling systems, specific experience in the flexible packaging or packaging industry Relocation assistance: NoVisa sponsorship eligibility: No DescriptionDesign, specification and testing of automated modified atmosphere packaging machines and systems involving flexible film tracking, heat sealing technologies, conveying systems, product handling and scale systems. Plans, directs, coordinates and at times performs activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical systems. Experienced in a dual development and production environment. Responsibilities: • Perform mechanical design and engineering work on new products, special products, proposals and customer orders as assigned by supervisor; provide work direction to mechanical designer/drafters as appropriate. • Oversee project from design concepts to prototype and production. • Strong knowledge of Solidworks for design and data storage and management. • Understanding MRP systems for BOM creation. • Perform engineering calculations (mass and energy balance, load, strength, etc.) as required to complete assigned tasks. • Determine and specify mechanical components, materials, instrument requirements, special instructions and manual content for new product design projects and customer orders ensuring the proper preparation and accuracy of all design documentation. • Perform regular quality and design conformance inspections on work-in-process on manufacturing floor. Initiate action and assist providing technical direction to resolve product configuration and/or performance discrepancies. • Proactively research technologies to best enhance product quality and performance. • Utilize software such as Excel to manage projects, create macros and other formulas to streamline processes. • Works well within a team environment but can also be self-directed when required. • Participate in other special projects as assigned supporting department activities, overall goals and objectives. Standard BenefitsMiddleby Packaging Solutions offers a range of available benefits to all employees, including available medical, dental and vision programs. Company paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Other benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays and company matched 401K. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. • 7-10 years of related mechanical design experience within high-speed automation and packaging preferred. • Proficient in the use of CAD software for design documentation utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar system. • Strong ability to lead projects and meet strict deadlines. • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for the meat products and food industries. • Experience in food packaging, wash down requirements, line integration, and scaling systems, specific experience in the flexible packaging or packaging industry a plus. • Good organization, communication, analytical and project management skills. Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Advanced knowledge of Excel to create macros and other formulas. • Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 10%, including internationally. Middleby Packaging Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Must Have • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. • 7-10 years of related mechanical design experience within high-speed automation and packaging preferred. • Proficient in the use of CAD software for design documentation utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar system. • Strong ability to lead projects and meet strict deadlines. • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for fabricating parts and component selection for the meat products and food industries. • Experience in food packaging, wash down requirements, line integration, and scaling systems, specific experience in the flexible packaging or packaging industry a plus. • Good organization, communication, analytical and project management skills. Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Advanced knowledge of Excel to create macros and other formulas. • Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 10%, including internationally.
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