Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for installing equipment and processes related to the manufacturing of medical devices. You will ensure maintenance performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met through specialized software. Additionally, you will conduct water treatment and monitor waste discharge to comply with federal and state regulations while maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in your work area according to the 6S program.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major repairs to the building, systems, and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler systems, and grounds maintenance.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Maintain inventories and order materials as needed.
• Safely operate a wide variety of precision hand and power tools related to field and shop work.
• Assist with industrial hygiene studies to ensure employee safety.
• Complete in-house calibration, maintain logs, and record data for compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP, and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain mechanical and electrical systems for industrial machinery maintenance, repair, and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Read and understand diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Work with precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Fabricate basic parts using hand tools and power machine tools.
• Design control systems and build control panels for specialty equipment.
• Demonstrate basic welding knowledge and troubleshoot electrical control circuits.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and perform software changes.
• Work from prints, diagrams, and instructions for emergency and scheduled repairs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, plumbing, and building trades.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing machines and systems.
• Ability to work closely with the health and safety department.
• Experience with hand tools, machinist tools, meters, gauges, precision measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment.
• Familiarity with diagrams, blueprints, equipment manuals, metals, cleaning agents, lubricants, and chemicals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience.

Why Work Here?

Working here provides additional incentives including eligibility for a 5% year-end bonus. The benefits package includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive deductibles, and a 401k plan with a 100% match. There is ample room for growth, with opportunities to move into the quality department or other areas as more skills are acquired.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean room setting, which is very organized with each room functioning as a separate department.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.