Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician (3rd Shift)

Power a State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

Are you a skilled Maintenance Electrician who thrives on troubleshooting complex equipment and keeping production running at peak performance? We are seeking an experienced maintenance professional to join our growing team in a modern manufacturing facility, supporting high-speed corrugating, printing, packaging, and automation equipment.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Electrician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving the performance of our manufacturing equipment. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, perform preventative maintenance, and help drive operational excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed corrugating machinery, printing presses, die-cutting equipment, flexogluers, and packaging systems

• Troubleshoot and repair printing machinery to maximize uptime and production efficiency

• Conduct preventative maintenance activities, including lubrication, oiling, greasing, inspections, and equipment adjustments

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues

• Troubleshoot electrical panels, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial control systems

• Perform electrical installations, upgrades, and modifications on machinery and equipment

• Support PLC troubleshooting and automation systems to maintain operational reliability

• Utilize hand tools, power tools, volt meters, and electrical testing equipment safely and effectively

• Complete general facility and building maintenance as needed

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders and minimize downtime

• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial mechanical and electrical maintenance experience

• 5+ years of experience working with automation equipment and PLC systems

• Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical panels and industrial control systems

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings

• Experience troubleshooting equipment to root cause and implementing corrective actions

• Hands-on experience with:

• PLC systems

• Motors

• Pneumatics

• Hydraulics

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Electrical controls and power distribution systems

• Proficiency using electrical testing equipment, volt meters, hand tools, and power tools

• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school, technical training, or vocational education in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field

• Experience working with corrugating machinery, printing presses, die-cutting equipment, and flexogluers

• Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments

• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics and technical documentation

• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Ability to work independently during off-shift hours while collaborating with a larger maintenance team

• Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours as needed

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than a maintenance position. It's an opportunity to join a rapidly growing operation at the ground level and build a long-term career with tremendous advancement potential.

Benefits & Perks

✅ Competitive compensation - see below!

✅ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee costs

✅ Vacation benefits upon permanent hire

✅ Significant overtime opportunities

✅ Career growth within a rapidly expanding manufacturing operation

✅ Company-sponsored lunches and employee events

✅ Opportunity to help shape a growing facility from the early stages

✅ Stable company with long-term expansion plans

Work Schedule

3rd Shift

10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Flexibility in shift times is required depending on maintenance needs.

Overtime opportunities are frequently available to support production and maintenance needs.

Work Environment

You'll work in a large, new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility designed for efficiency, organization, and future growth. The plant is clean, spacious, and well-maintained, providing an excellent environment for skilled maintenance professionals.

• Clean and organized manufacturing facility

• Extensive open workspace

• Fast-paced production environment

• Not temperature controlled

• PPE provided

• Hard hat and safety vest required on-site

• Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Maintenance Electrician with a passion for troubleshooting, automation, and keeping complex manufacturing systems running efficiently, we want to hear from you. Join a growing organization where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will make an impact, and your career can grow alongside the business.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.