Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description

This role supports a high-volume metal fabrication facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing advanced fabrication equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. The Maintenance Mechanic performs both preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery, collaborates closely with production teams, and helps optimize equipment performance across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fabrication equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Conduct reactive maintenance and repairs on production machinery to quickly resolve issues and restore operation.
• Maintain and service Amada press brakes and turret punch presses, ensuring they operate to production standards.
• Support and repair Cincinnati machines used in metal fabrication operations.
• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic welding systems to support consistent weld quality and throughput.
• Service and repair Bystronic laser cutters, including mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including pumps, motors, and related drive components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production equipment, including 3-phase power systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues involving pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect, replace, and calibrate sensor systems, ensuring accurate feedback and reliable machine operation.
• Maintain and service nitrogen systems used for laser cutting, including pressure leveling and system checks.
• Support machine setup activities to ensure equipment is properly configured for production requirements.
• Verify that equipment operates within defined production standards and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to diagnose equipment problems and plan repairs.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting as needed to identify control-related faults and support equipment uptime.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status to production and engineering teams.
• Work closely with production staff to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment uptime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices when working around heavy machinery and production equipment.

Essential Skills

• Previous maintenance experience in a steel manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience working with laser cutters, press brakes, and turret machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics to diagnose equipment issues independently.
• Experience replacing components such as sensors, pumps, and motors.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and maintenance repair activities.
• Skill in electrical troubleshooting, including 3-phase power and motor systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting to support equipment diagnostics.
• Mechanical aptitude for working with complex fabrication machinery and systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and service sensor systems, including sensory testing and calibration.
• Competence in working with pneumatics and hydraulics in an industrial environment.
• Experience with equipment maintenance in a fast-paced fabrication or manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing Amada press brakes and turret punch presses.
• Experience working with Cincinnati machines in a metal fabrication environment.
• Background in supporting robotic welding systems and advanced fabrication equipment.
• Familiarity with Bystronic laser cutters and associated support systems.
• Comfort interpreting schematics for both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Exposure to nitrogen systems used for laser cutting, including pressure leveling and system maintenance.
• Experience working within ISO-certified or quality-focused production environments.
• Understanding of fabrication processes and end-to-end manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple maintenance tasks.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off, supporting both financial security and work-life balance. The organization offers on-the-job training within a skilled trades environment, providing continuous learning and development opportunities. With over 80 years of experience in metal fabrication and a stable, long-standing industry presence, employees gain the security of working for an established operation. Growth potential is reinforced by recent platform expansion, creating opportunities for advancement and long-term career development. Team members gain exposure to high-growth industries such as data centers, EV charging, power generation, and industrial manufacturing, broadening their technical and industry experience. The culture emphasizes quality, ISO-certified processes, and continuous improvement, fostering a professional environment focused on excellence. Employees also benefit from end-to-end manufacturing exposure, collaborating across engineering, production, and quality functions in a modern, well-equipped facility.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced metal fabrication facility with approximately 150,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space. Employees work around heavy machinery, steel components, and advanced production equipment, including press brakes, turret punch presses, robotic welding systems, and laser cutters. The environment is highly technical and production-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality, ISO-certified processes, and continuous improvement. The facility operates with a team-oriented culture, bringing together more than 100 skilled employees across engineering, production, and quality departments. Overtime may be required based on production needs, providing additional earning opportunities while supporting customer demand and operational goals.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $74880.00/yr.

Benefits package includes 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off (varies by role) Offers on-the-job training and benefits with opportunities to learn within a skilled trades environment Stable company with 80+ years of experience in metal fabrication and a long-standing industry presence Growth potential backed by acquisition into the AMICO platform, supporting expansion, investment, and long-term opportunity Exposure to high-growth industries including data centers, EV charging, power generation, and industrial manufacturing Work in a modern 150,000 sq ft fabrication facility in Cicero with advanced manufacturing equipment Team-oriented environment made up of 100+ skilled employees across engineering, production, and quality departments Emphasis on quality, ISO-certified processes, and continuous improvement across production operations End-to-end manufacturing exposure from engineering and design through fabrication, assembly, and finishing

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cicero,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.

Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.