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How much do second shift engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for second shift engineer in the United States is $36.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $44.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Second Shift Engineer job?

A Second Shift Engineer is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting systems, equipment, and infrastructure during the second shift, typically in the afternoon to late evening. They ensure smooth operations, perform preventive maintenance, and address technical issues that arise. This role is common in manufacturing, facilities management, and technology sectors where round-the-clock operations are necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Second Shift Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Second Shift Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance, typically supported by a relevant degree or technical certification. Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), industrial automation tools, and safety regulations is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently during off-hours are valuable soft skills. These qualities are vital for ensuring smooth plant operations, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high performance during non-standard business hours.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Second Shift Engineer, and how can I prepare for them?

Second Shift Engineers often encounter challenges such as responding to unexpected equipment breakdowns with limited onsite resources, adapting quickly to new problems, and sometimes working with a smaller team compared to day shifts. It's common to have more autonomy, which requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure. To prepare for these challenges, it's helpful to develop expertise with troubleshooting tools, familiarize yourself with facility layouts and key equipment, and build effective communication with both on-site colleagues and day-shift teams for smooth handovers. This role also offers a valuable opportunity to demonstrate leadership and technical skills, which can be beneficial for future advancement into supervisory or specialist positions.
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Infographic showing various Second Shift Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,488 per year, or $36.8 per hour.
Assembler 2nd Shift

Assembler 2nd Shift

OTTO Engineering, Inc.

Carpentersville, IL • On-site

$16.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Assembler 2nd shift
Do you enjoy handicraft hobbies such as Legos, making jewelry, or putting together model kits? The Assembler position at OTTO Engineering might be a good fit for you!
Why should you join OTTO Engineering?
  • At OTTO, we don't just manufacture products - we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride.
  • As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness ... as a result, our growth continues!
  • Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company's profits to celebrate our collective success.
  • As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success.
  • We are proudly American!

Why you'll love our Production Team!
A friendly, family atmosphere
Opportunities for learning and growth
Clean, air-conditioned working environment
Ability to listen to music, podcasts through earbuds while working
As our Assembler 2nd shift, youwill provide a variety of manufacturing duties.
The Assembler 2nd shift will:
  • Able to assemble a limited variety of parts involving few details
  • Required to use light bench equipment, simple hand and power tools and assembly/test fixtures
  • Able to perform simple adjustments
  • Capable of interpreting routers, bill of materials, and portions of blueprints to build easy to medium assemblies
  • Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

About you - What you'll bring to the table:
  • No previous experience
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Basic communication skills
  • Requires ability to differentiate between colors on certain jobs in this classification
  • Bona Fide Occupational Qualification: Visual acuity test and color vision screening will be performed after offer/acceptance of position. Hiring is contingent upon a passing score of 20/25 (in both eyes) and passing of the color screen

What OTTO offers for this specific position:
  • Hourly rate: $16.25 per hour
  • Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
  • Vacation: five days after 30 days of employment and 80 hours at 1 year - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

OTTO's Benefits:
Health:
Medical Insurance-
  • HMO Plan
  • Standard PPO Plan
  • Enhanced PPO Plan
  • High Deducible PPO Plan
  • FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance-
  • Base Plan
  • Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance:
  • Life/AD&D
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays
Company picnic
Holiday party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,
please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:
https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/
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