Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports a fast-paced manufacturing and packaging facility by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of industrial equipment and systems. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and plays a key part in minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring reliable plant operations. The technician performs preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, and calibration of sensors and production instrumentation while upholding strong safety, GMP, and food safety standards.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, fillers, and packaging machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on industrial manufacturing equipment to quickly resolve issues and minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support effective maintenance and repair activities.
• Calibrate sensors and production instrumentation to maintain accurate and reliable operation of process and packaging equipment.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions before failures occur.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities and support efficient plant operations.
• Apply and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements in all maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing production equipment and systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills for industrial machinery.
• Experience with preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for equipment and systems.
• Hands-on experience maintaining conveyors and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience and strong focus on safety and EHS compliance.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with pumps, compressors, fillers, blenders, and power systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform calibration of sensors and production instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting production reliability and efficiency.

Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off, including 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The organization promotes a strong safety-first culture and prioritizes employee well-being, offering additional perks such as life insurance, telemedicine, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Lifestyle Spending Account. Team members enjoy a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and have access to meaningful career growth opportunities with a global leader in food ingredient innovation.

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing and packaging facility with hands-on work on production equipment, conveyors, blenders, fillers, pumps, compressors, and power systems. The environment includes regular exposure to moving machinery, dust, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles. Technicians may occasionally work in extreme temperatures, high humidity, and outdoor conditions. The position requires adherence to all safety procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

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

The pay range for this position is $30.67 - $37.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in DeKalb,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

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.

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.