Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic / Technician$28–$30/Hour | 1st Shift | Career Growth Opportunity

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per Hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Weekend Work: Limited to Emergency Situations Only

Looking for a Stable Maintenance Career With a Growing Company?

Join a leading steel distribution operation where your mechanical and electrical expertise will play a critical role in keeping production running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy troubleshooting industrial equipment, working independently, and solving complex challenges, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people and equipment.

Why Join Our Team?Competitive Pay & Long-Term Stability

• Earn $28-$30 per hour based on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours.
• Established and growing company with ongoing facility investments.

Work-Life Balance

• Steady first-shift schedule.
• Keep your evenings free.
• Weekend work is rarely required and limited to emergencies.

Modern Equipment & Diverse Work

• Maintain and repair industrial slitters, overhead cranes, hydraulic systems, and steel processing equipment.
• Support a facility that continuously upgrades machinery and technology.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of industrial systems and equipment.

Advancement Opportunities

• Opportunities for growth into advanced maintenance and leadership roles.
• Expanding operations create new opportunities for advancement.
• Work for a company that values and promotes skilled trades professionals.

Make an Impact

• Take ownership of equipment reliability and facility uptime.
• Play a key role in maintaining safe and efficient operations.
• Use your troubleshooting skills to solve real-world manufacturing challenges.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic / Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy industrial equipment and facility systems.

Industrial Maintenance

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, bearings, gearboxes, drives, and other machinery components.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential issues before they impact production.

Electrical Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Replace motors, sensors, relays, switches, and other electrical components.
• Troubleshoot three-phase power systems and production equipment controls.

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot cylinders, valves, pumps, and fluid power components.
• Maintain equipment to maximize performance and reliability.

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Modify equipment and structures to improve functionality and efficiency.

Technical Documentation

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• Document maintenance activities and repair work accurately.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, or similar role in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience with three-phase systems up to 480V.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, grinders, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience maintaining overhead cranes, slitters, or metal processing equipment.
• Technical training, certifications, or vocational schooling related to industrial maintenance.
• Experience in steel, metal processing, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.

Apply Today

If you're a skilled maintenance professional looking for competitive pay, a stable first-shift schedule, minimal weekend work, and opportunities for advancement, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team where your technical skills make a direct impact every day.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.