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The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing routine and emergency maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery throughout our modern food manufacturing plant. You will ensure ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3rd shift rig mechanic in Chicago, IL is $30.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.77 and $34.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Aspect3Rd Shift Rig MechanicDrilling Equipment Technician
CertificationsMechanical certifications, possibly well control or safety trainingMechanical certifications, specialized in drilling equipment
Work EnvironmentOil rigs, drilling sites, 3rd shift operationsOil rigs, drilling sites, maintenance of drilling machinery
Industry UsageCommonly employed in oil and gas drilling operationsPrimarily in oil and gas industry, focusing on drilling equipment maintenance

The 3Rd Shift Rig Mechanic and Drilling Equipment Technician roles both involve maintaining and repairing drilling machinery in the oil and gas industry. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers and specific focus areas, with the 3Rd Shift Rig Mechanic emphasizing shift-based maintenance and the Drilling Equipment Technician focusing on technical repairs. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, making them closely related in the industry.

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Infographic showing various 3Rd Shift Rig Mechanic job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 20% Full Time, 71% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,838 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, 3RD SHIFT

Clyde's Donuts

Glendale Heights, IL • On-site

$25.50 - $32.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Welcome to Clyde's Donuts!
Over a century ago, the Bickford family took ownership of Clyde's Delicious Donuts. Since 1920, our company has grown to become a beloved name, known for our innovative and high-quality donuts that delight taste buds of all ages. Today, Clyde's is a thriving, high growth, 4th generation family-owned food manufacturer and a leading national supplier of donuts to the largest global retailers in mass grocery, convenience stores, and food service. Our Company is financially strong with a consistent track record of stability and growth under the careful leadership of the Bickford family. We invite you to consider a career with our special company.
Summary of Position
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic performs mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production, packaging, physical plant and warehouse equipment including heating and refrigeration systems, conveyors, motors, and related components.
Location: 85W Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights (New Facility)
Schedule: 5-day work week/ Tuesday - Saturday
Shift: 3rd Shift/ 10:00pm to 6:30am
Overtime: Voluntary OT is available
Tool Allowance: $1,000 annual allowance paid out quarterly
Call In Premium: Minimum of 4 hours pay, plus an additional $150.00
Weekend Workday Bonus: $75 bonus credit for each Saturday or Sunday you work, paid out annually.
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with production and maintenance management and personnel to identify and communicate areas of concern, critical information for analysis, and actions taken.
  • Use computerized maintenance management system, MVP One, to access and disposition preventative maintenance schedule and work orders, and log corrective maintenance actions.
  • Complete daily inspections, routine adjustments, assigned preventative maintenance tasks, and emergency repairs of building, production equipment, and systems. Identify and correct deficiencies to the asset and to the preventive maintenance instruction sets and frequencies.
  • Install new electrical and mechanical equipment as directed.
  • Perform electrical repairs and troubleshoot for the following: PLC controls, AC & DC motor controls, solid state motor controls, advance circuits, and grounding, interpret diagrams and test equipment.
  • Maintain facility utilities including wastewater equipment, compressed air, refrigeration, boilers, and building safety equipment.
  • Read schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Maintain organized documentation, inspection records, etc.
  • Maintain accurate spare parts inventory.
  • Maintain good housekeeping at job site and in shop.
  • Support continuous improvement projects and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Be on time as scheduled and highly reliable in attendance.
  • Assist in training of others.
  • Comply with all safety, security, sanitation and food safety requirements including safe work practices, OSHA requirements, and GMP's when in production areas.
  • Report all safety, food safety or quality issues to supervisor or Food Safety department.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Desired Technical Skill Requirements
  • Electrical: 110 - 480V, AC & DC control, wiring & ladder diagrams, inverter programming, trouble shooting.
  • Welding: gas, arc, mig, tig, steel, brass, aluminum, stainless, cast iron, and plasma cutting.
  • Heating and refrigeration: freezers, coolers, water chillers, air conditioners, gas fired heating systems, boilers, water heaters, and heat exchangers.

Desired Qualifications
  • 4+ years of related industrial maintenance experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of the internet, manufacturing, and preventative maintenance software.
  • Able to trouble shoot malfunctions, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of variables under time constraints and pressure to restore operations.
  • Able to read, interpret and comprehend a variety of complex work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical manuals furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Able to do basic math and apply concepts of algebra and geometry as may be required.
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally through questioning, listening, speaking and writing.
  • Demonstrates sound and accurate judgment.
  • Uses time efficiently. Plans repairs and installations to be sure parts are available when needed.

Desired Personal Traits
  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic who operates with a sense of urgency.
  • Upbeat, calm, and steady demeanor working with people in fast paced environments.
  • Enthusiastic about safety, quality and the customer experience.
  • Principled, honest, ethical.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Collaborative with both the desire and ability to lead, train and mentor others.

We Offer
Compensation estimates are provided in good faith at the time of job posting. Job offers may vary based on the candidate's education, certifications, job-related knowledge, skill, experience, geographic location, shift, and internal equity. Clyde's may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • Target Hourly Wage: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour
  • Position is eligible for annual bonus

Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical plan options including HMO, PPO and HDHP with H.S.A
  • Dental Plan. Two plan options.
  • Vision plan.
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans (Company paid).
  • Group term life and AD&D insurance (Company Paid).
  • Voluntary insurance plans Including life, AD&D, accident and critical illness.
  • Generous paid time off benefits and 7 holidays.
  • 401(k) plan including 4% matching contribution and immediate vesting.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Various leaves of absence programs for life's emergencies.
  • Clean, modern, and safe facilities.
  • Company-provided uniforms and an annual safety shoe subsidy.

Sponsorship Not Available
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Clyde's Donuts.
Work Environment and Job Physical Demands
These conditions are common to Maintenance Mechanics.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
  • Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • Exposure to extreme hot conditions on such equipment as operating fryers and extreme cold conditions such as blast spiral freezers.
  • Exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.
  • Standing and walking on slippery floors.
  • Working in close proximity to equipment and other employees.
  • Lifting of up to 50 pounds and movement of equipment.

Clyde's Donuts is proud to be an equal opportunity/ reasonable accommodation employer.