Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician- HIRING NOW!!

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports a high-speed manufacturing operation by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems. This role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment while working on alternative shifts and occasional extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices at all times while performing maintenance activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including lubricating equipment, measuring wear, checking positions, repositioning components, and observing operations to identify potential issues.
• Carry out emergency and breakdown maintenance as needed to support continuous plant operations and minimize production downtime.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations on production equipment and supporting systems.
• Use and interpret schematics and blueprints to diagnose problems and complete repairs and installations accurately.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting and work with three-phase power systems as part of electrical maintenance activities.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, including work on motors and related mechanical components, and complete repairs using appropriate tools and methods.
• Complete welding tasks as required to support equipment repair and maintenance projects.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, and ensure proper cleanup at the completion of each assigned task.
• Accurately prepare, update, and maintain maintenance records, logs, and other required paperwork to document work performed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and system problems efficiently to restore operations and improve reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
• Participate in cross-training in other technical areas to broaden skills and enhance overall maintenance capabilities.
• Work alternative shifts, including second or third shift, as well as weekends and overtime when required to meet production needs.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 57 years of experience working within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs and performing electrical maintenance.
• in mechanical maintenance, including work with motors and mechanical components.
• Proficiency in hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and related industrial power equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical issues in a production setting.
• Ability to perform welding tasks safely and effectively when needed for maintenance work.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Strong teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician in a unionized manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Exposure to corrugated packaging or similar industrial production processes is an advantage, especially for higher-level technicians.
• Capability and willingness to fully cross-train across multiple technical disciplines to increase versatility.
• Career progression opportunities across five levels of maintenance technician, ranging from entry-level candidates with schooling or 12 years of experience to highly experienced technicians with direct corrugating experience.
• Stable work history with demonstrated commitment and tenure in previous roles.

Why Work Here?

You will join a global, growth-oriented manufacturing organization that values internal promotion and long-term career development. Most supervisors, managers, and leads are promoted from within, creating clear advancement paths for maintenance technicians across multiple skill levels. Employees benefit from a structured union environment, strong job stability, and the opportunity to work with renewable, fiber-based products that support worldwide commerce and personal care markets. With operations across multiple regions and a large, diverse workforce, you gain exposure to established processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and opportunities to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance.

Work Environment

This role is based in an older manufacturing facility where conditions may not be temperature controlled throughout the year. You will work in a high-speed production environment with industrial machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment. Shifts are primarily second (3:00 pm11:00 pm) or third (11:00 pm7:00 am), and typical workweeks are 50+ hours, with the option to work up to approximately 70 hours when available. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to union guidelines, and technicians are expected to maintain clean and orderly work areas while working around large, complex production equipment.

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

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $83000.00/yr.

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.

medical dental and vision

This is a fully onsite position in Northlake,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.