Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technican

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and emergency maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facilities to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. This role troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control issues, conducts repairs, and carries out preventive maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facility systems to minimize downtime.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to identify root causes and implement effective repairs.

• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules to ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals to guide repairs and installations.

• Carry out repairs on mechanical and electrical components, including HVAC-related equipment as needed.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts used in a clear and organized manner.

• Support facility upgrades, modifications, and new equipment installations by assisting with setup, alignment, and testing.

Essential Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance on industrial equipment and facilities.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair industrial machinery.

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and basic repair practices.

• Ability to support facility upgrades and new equipment installations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Altamont,IL.

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.