Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs reactive and preventive maintenance on a wide range of production machinery in a food, pharmaceutical, or liquid packaging environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment, supporting facility upkeep, and contributing to ongoing automation and equipment upgrades. 2nd shift 2:00pm-10:30pm, plus OT

Responsibilities

• Perform all reactive and preventive maintenance on production machinery, including mixers, blenders, packaging machines, filling machines, and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Work safely with electrical systems up to 480 volts, following all safety procedures and best practices.
• Use a volt meter, blueprints, and electrical and mechanical schematics to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Carry out welding and basic fabrication tasks when needed to repair or modify equipment and structures.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems used in production machinery.
• Support general facilities maintenance as needed to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Document maintenance activities as required and communicate equipment status and repair needs to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other technicians, machine operators, and production staff to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with maintenance and support of new or upgraded automated equipment as the facility continues to modernize.
• Participate in shift handovers by sharing information on ongoing issues, completed repairs, and pending work.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed to support production demands, especially during peak seasons.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of production machinery.
• Ability to work safely with electrical systems up to 480 volts.
• Proficiency in using a volt meter for electrical diagnostics.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, or liquid packaging environments.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on a variety of production machines, including mixers, blenders, packaging, filling equipment, and conveyors.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ownership of basic tools required to perform maintenance technician duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC experience, including basic troubleshooting or interaction with automated control systems.
• Welding and fabrication skills for equipment repair and modification.
• Experience working in a clean, organized, and safety-focused production facility.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team with other technicians, operators, and laborers.
• Strong communication skills to clearly report issues, progress, and maintenance needs.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, equipment upgrades, and increased automation.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends during peak production periods.

This is a Permanent position based out of Manteno, IL.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $73320.00/yr.

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 Manteno,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.