Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of manufacturing equipment, including heavy hydraulic presses, CNC machines, furnaces, ovens, and facility systems. This role combines mechanical and electrical maintenance, preventive maintenance, and light machining and fabrication work to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair heavy hydraulic presses, CNC machines, furnaces, ovens, and other manufacturing equipment.

• Perform mechanical repairs on pumps, motors, gear boxes, sprockets, chains, and pulleys to ensure reliable operation.

• Complete electrical repairs and changeouts on sensors, switches, and relays, using blueprints and schematics when available.

• Follow and execute a preventative maintenance schedule to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life.

• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment issues, often without manuals or schematics, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Carry out facility maintenance tasks, including lighting system repairs, bathroom repairs, light plumbing work, and trash handling.

• Perform light manual lathe and milling operations to fabricate or modify parts as needed for repairs.

• Use mechanical troubleshooting techniques to diagnose issues in hydraulics and other mechanical systems.

• Work independently for most of the day, organizing tasks and prioritizing repairs to support continuous production.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to communicate equipment status and coordinate maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on machinery maintenance experience covering both mechanical and electrical systems.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including experience with pumps, motors, gear boxes, sprockets, chains, pulleys, and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to perform electrical repairs on switches, sensors, and relays, including changeouts and adjustments.

• Proficiency in reading and utilizing blueprints and schematics when available.

• Full ability to complete root cause analysis on equipment failures, often without manuals or detailed schematics.

• Experience following and executing preventative maintenance schedules in a manufacturing environment.

• Capability to work independently for extended periods, managing time and tasks with minimal supervision.

• Comfort working with CNC machines, hydraulic equipment, and other manufacturing machinery.

• Basic knowledge of light plumbing and facility maintenance tasks such as lighting and bathroom repairs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manual machining experience, including operation of manual lathes and milling machines.

• Welding experience for fabrication, repair, or modification of mechanical components.

• Experience in a clean, modern manufacturing facility environment.

• Familiarity with seals manufacturing or similar precision manufacturing processes is beneficial.

• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail in both mechanical and electrical work.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, stable organization that offers the close-knit, family feel of a smaller facility, providing both security and a supportive workplace culture. The environment is clean, well-maintained, and climate-controlled year-round, contributing to comfort and safety on the job. Employees benefit from a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan, supporting long-term financial and personal well-being.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean manufacturing facility that produces seals, with a comfortable climate-controlled setting—heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. You will typically work independently for most of the day, requiring self-direction and the ability to manage tasks without constant oversight. The standard shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with very minimal overtime. The environment includes heavy hydraulic presses, CNC machines, furnaces, ovens, and manual machining equipment such as lathes and mills, along with standard maintenance tools and equipment used for mechanical, electrical, and facility repairs.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 7, 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.