Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-speed manufacturing machinery to support a high volume plant. You will troubleshoot complex issues using blueprints and schematics, complete repairs with hand and power tools, and carry out preventative maintenance to keep a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using blueprints
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks such as oiling, lubricating, and greasing machine parts
• Use hand and power tools, including volt meters and other electrical testing instruments
• Support general building maintenance needs as they arise to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and well maintained.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and related systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Hands-on experience working with printing presses or similar high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools, including volt meters and electrical testing tools, in a maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to root cause and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment or systems.

Why Work Here?

You will join a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with significant long-term investment and plans for substantial growth over the next decade. The organization offers competitive pay, a full suite of benefits at a low employee cost. You will have access to company-sponsored events and lunches, an internal café with fresh snacks and beverages, and retirement benefits with employer matching, all within a culture that values development, stability, and long-term opportunity.

Work Environment

You will work in a brand-new, very clean, and well-organized facility with extensive open space and modern high-speed machinery. The maintenance team is expected to work overtime and often on Saturdays, especially as production ramps up. Personal protective equipment is provided, and you must be comfortable wearing items such as a hard hat and safety vest while working on the production floor depending on repairs being made.

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

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.