Maintenance Technician 39hr

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Electrician

$39

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and electronic systems on production and plant equipment. The role includes analyzing, repairing, and programming programmable logic controller systems and microprocessor-based controls. You will also troubleshoot and repair various electrical components and design electrical control panels with a focus on safety and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair alternating-current and direct-current motors, motor drives, solid-state controls, power boards, and analog circuits.
• Interpret, create, and update electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and control-panel documentation.
• Design, lay out, wire, install, and modify electrical control panels using industry standards.
• Install and repair plant electrical equipment, including power and control wiring, motors, controllers, lighting, cycle timers, temperature controllers, and pressure controllers.
• Use diagnostic instruments like voltmeters, ammeters, and oscilloscopes to evaluate system performance and identify electrical failures.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities, equipment changeovers, rebuilds, and component replacement.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance team members.
• Complete all work in compliance with electrical codes, lockout/tagout requirements, and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of maintenance technician/electrician experience.
• Experience working up to 480 volts.
• Hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot three-phase power and various AC/DC systems.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers, microprocessor-based controls, and relay ladder logic.
• Ability to read, interpret, develop, and modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment such as voltmeters and ammeters.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and safe electrical work procedures.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Own tools and knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with plastics, thermoforming, or extrusion is a plus.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Employees enjoy travel coverage, disability coverage, and voluntary life insurance. We support your growth with a tuition assistance program and retirement savings plans. Our comprehensive employee and family assistance program includes counseling, well-being coaching, and financial and legal consultation services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of S Chicago Hts, IL.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $39.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in S Chicago Hts,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.