Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift at our Highland, IL facility! The core hours are Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The rate for this position is $27.92 per hour plus an additional $0.50 shift differential.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
- Health benefits effective day one of employment.
- Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
What you’ll do:
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment, plant, and associated systems.
In this function, you will:
- Install equipment/machinery.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Complete/maintain maintenance logs and associated documentation.
- Operate a variety of lifts etc.
- Maintain and follow all safety requirements.
- Maintain and secure tools and repair equipment. Maintain/clean work areas.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of one (1) year of industrial maintenance experience.
- Must have a High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) equivalent from an accredited institution
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Highland, IL will be considered. Active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability. etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in metal fabrication.
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics
- Familiarity with wastewater treatment
- Ability to modify or program PLC’s and HMI’s a plus
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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.