Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed packaging machinery, including printing presses, die-cutting, flexogluing, and packaging equipment. Your role will also involve electro/mechanical troubleshooting, utilizing blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting, and using hand and power tools like volt meters and electrical testing tools.
Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed packaging machinery.
• Utilize blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and make repairs to electrical panels
• Use hand and power tools, including volt meters and electrical testing tools, for repairs.
• Perform general building maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical panels and install electrical machinery.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of mechanical and electrical maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• 5+ years of experience working with automation equipment and PLCs.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical panels.
• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot to root cause.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repair, motors, pneumatics, blueprints, hydraulics, schematics, PLCs, electrical panels, VFDs, and printing presses.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade schooling is preferred.

Why Work Here?
Join a new state-of-the-art facility with plans to double in size over the next 10 years, offering significant growth potential. Enjoy a full suite of benefits with affordable costs, including health, dental, and vision coverage starting after 30 days of employment. Benefit from two weeks of vacation starting after 30 days once converted. We provide PPE equipment to temporary employees and host company-sponsored events and lunches.
Work Environment
The position is open for the 3rd shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with plenty of overtime available. The maintenance team is required to work overtime and often on Saturdays, especially as the facility expands.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $43.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.