3rd Shift Maintenance Technician (OT Available)

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production and packaging equipment to keep the facility running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and production teams, this role ensures all machinery, tools, and systems operate reliably and in line with operational and food safety standards across 3rd shift

Pay: $30-$37 (flexible on experience!)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment according to established schedules to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operation.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of wear, inefficiency, or potential failure, and perform necessary adjustments, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production and packaging equipment during operation.
• Complete repairs and part replacements promptly to minimize production downtime and maintain output targets.
• Assist with the installation of new machinery, equipment, and systems under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Support equipment upgrades and process improvements in collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor and engineering team to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and applicable food safety standards.
• Participate in safety and food safety training programs and consistently apply best practices in equipment maintenance to maintain a safe work environment.
• Document all repair and maintenance activities thoroughly to support compliance with GFSI and other food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, inspections, repairs, and parts replacements in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Report equipment performance issues, recurring failures, and operational inefficiencies to the Maintenance Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with fellow maintenance technicians and production staff regarding equipment status, planned work, and potential issues.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, production, and quality teams to respond quickly to maintenance requests and troubleshoot equipment performance problems.
• Participate in cross-functional and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment operation, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

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This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.